Ecole King George 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.
Ecole King George Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | Ecole King George Public School Guelph, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #299 of 3,871 | #1237 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #299 of 3,871 | #1237 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 465 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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.on.ca/kg | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ecole King George Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.4 vs 62.2).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 73%).
- •Ecole King George Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Ecole King George Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 295.
- •Ecole King George 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 King George Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ecole King George Public School ranks higher (80.4 vs 62.2 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 Ecole King George Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole King George Public School: 465. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole King George Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ecole King George Public School is 299th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1237th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).