École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault vs Northern Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 564 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault
Sault Ste. Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2347 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2347 of 3,871 | #3629 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 215 | 240 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Sault Ste. Marie | Sault Ste Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ndsault.nouvelon.ca/ | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.5 vs 14.1).
- •École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (43% vs 40%).
- •École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 57%).
- •Northern Heights Public School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 215.
- •École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault is a catholic school while Northern Heights Public School is a public 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 École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault better than Northern Heights Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault ranks higher (43.5 vs 14.1 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 École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault and Northern Heights Public School?
About 564 m in a straight line, between Sault Ste. Marie and Sault Ste Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault: 215. Northern Heights Public School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault and Northern Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Notre-Dame-du-Sault is 2347th of 3,871 and Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).