Holy Cross School vs St Michael High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Cross School
Kemptville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
530 students
St Michael High School
Kemptville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
520 students
| Measure | Holy Cross School Kemptville, Ontario | St Michael High School Kemptville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #457 of 3,871 | #76 of 766 |
| National rank | #457 of 3,871 | #76 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 530 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 60% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 97% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 2% | 4% |
| Special education | 13% | 29% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Kemptville | Kemptville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.holycross.cdsbeo.on.ca | www.smchs.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Michael High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.0 vs 76.5).
- •Holy Cross School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 520.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Cross School better than St Michael High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Michael High School ranks higher (80.0 vs 76.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holy Cross School and St Michael High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kemptville and Kemptville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Cross School: 530. St Michael High School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Cross School and St Michael High School rank in Ontario?
Holy Cross School is 457th of 3,871 and St Michael High School is 76th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).