Ayr Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ayr Public School
Ayr · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
Paris · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
| Measure | Ayr Public School Ayr, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School Paris, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2340 of 3,871 | #1111 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2340 of 3,871 | #1111 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 4% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Ayr | Paris |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ayr.wrdsb.ca/ | www.sacredheartparis.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.4 vs 43.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 63.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 59%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 205.
- •Ayr Public School is a public school while Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary 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 Ayr Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 43.6 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 Ayr Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Ayr and Paris in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ayr Public School: 205. Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ayr Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ayr Public School is 2340th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School is 1111th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).