Florence Meares Public School vs Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 296 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Meares Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | Florence Meares Public School Burlington, Ontario | Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #674 of 3,871 | #140 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #674 of 3,871 | #140 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 82% | 92.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 16% | 16% |
| Special education | 19% | 9% |
| 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fms.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/shoj/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.5 vs 72.5).
- •Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.3% vs 82%).
- •Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 80%).
- •Florence Meares Public School is a public school while Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary 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 Florence Meares Public School better than Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 72.5 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 Florence Meares Public School and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Florence Meares Public School: 575. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Florence Meares Public School and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Florence Meares Public School is 674th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Elementary School is 140th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).