A B Ellis Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A B Ellis Public School
Espanola · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Espanola · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | A B Ellis Public School Espanola, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Espanola, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 51 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1946 of 3,871 | #3488 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1946 of 3,871 | #3488 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | 47% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 30% |
| 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 | Espanola | Espanola |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/ab_ellis/index.php | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •A B Ellis Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.7 vs 18.9).
- •A B Ellis Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 47%).
- •A B Ellis Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 56.7%).
- •A B Ellis Public School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 255.
- •A B Ellis Public School is a public school while Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 A B Ellis Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), A B Ellis Public School ranks higher (50.7 vs 18.9 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 A B Ellis Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Espanola and Espanola in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A B Ellis Public School: 260. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A B Ellis Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
A B Ellis Public School is 1946th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 3488th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).