Ecole Guelph Lake Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 275 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Guelph Lake Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Ecole Guelph Lake Public School Guelph, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1235 of 3,871 | #1237 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1235 of 3,871 | #1237 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/guelphlake | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (62.2 vs 62.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 65%).
- •Ecole Guelph Lake Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Ecole Guelph Lake Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 295.
- •Ecole Guelph Lake 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 Ecole Guelph Lake Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ecole Guelph Lake Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Guelph Lake Public School: 490. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Guelph Lake Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ecole Guelph Lake Public School is 1235th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1237th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).