Esker Lake Public School vs Sacred Heart Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esker Lake Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
400 students
Sacred Heart Separate School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students
| Measure | Esker Lake Public School Brampton, Ontario | Sacred Heart Separate School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3029 of 3,871 | #428 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3029 of 3,871 | #428 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 400 | 255 |
| Enrolment | 400 | 255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 45% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1475/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/HEART |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.3 vs 30.1).
- •Sacred Heart Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 61.3%).
- •Esker Lake Public School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 255.
- •Esker Lake Public School is a public school while Sacred Heart Separate 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 Esker Lake Public School better than Sacred Heart Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Separate School ranks higher (77.3 vs 30.1 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 Esker Lake Public School and Sacred Heart Separate School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Esker Lake Public School: 400. Sacred Heart Separate School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Esker Lake Public School and Sacred Heart Separate School rank in Ontario?
Esker Lake Public School is 3029th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Separate School is 428th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).