Central School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 487 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Kirkland Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
285 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Kirkland Lake · Catholic elementary · Grades 4-8
170 students
| Measure | Central School Kirkland Lake, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Kirkland Lake, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3449 of 3,871 | #3110 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3449 of 3,871 | #3110 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 285 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 34% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 42.3% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 35% |
| 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 | Kirkland Lake | Kirkland Lake |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/central | www.ncdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.6 vs 19.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 42.3%).
- •Central School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 170.
- •Central 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 Central School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (27.6 vs 19.9 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 Central School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Kirkland Lake and Kirkland Lake in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central School: 285. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Central School is 3449th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 3110th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).