École publique Macdonald-Cartier vs École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École publique Macdonald-Cartier
Sudbury · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
185 students
École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur
Sudbury · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
170 students
| Measure | École publique Macdonald-Cartier Sudbury, Ontario | École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur Sudbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1402 of 3,871 | #497 of 766 |
| National rank | #1402 of 3,871 | #497 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 185 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 56% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 77% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 70% | 80% |
| Special education | 25% | 30% |
| 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 | Sudbury | Sudbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | esmc.cspgno.ca | essacrecoeur.nouvelon.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École publique Macdonald-Cartier scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 39.4).
- •École publique Macdonald-Cartier is the larger school with 185 students compared with 170.
- •École publique Macdonald-Cartier is a public school while École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur 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 École publique Macdonald-Cartier better than École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur?
On the Success Index (Canada), École publique Macdonald-Cartier ranks higher (59.2 vs 39.4 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 publique Macdonald-Cartier and École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sudbury and Sudbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École publique Macdonald-Cartier: 185. École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École publique Macdonald-Cartier and École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur rank in Ontario?
École publique Macdonald-Cartier is 1402nd of 3,871 and École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur is 497th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).