Heritage Park Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Park Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
| Measure | Heritage Park Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2259 of 3,871 | #2752 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2259 of 3,871 | #2752 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 230 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 230 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/heritagepark/ | sacredheart.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Heritage Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.2 vs 35.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 74.7%).
- •Heritage Park Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 230.
- •Heritage Park 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 Heritage Park Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Heritage Park Public School ranks higher (45.2 vs 35.9 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 Heritage Park Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Heritage Park Public School: 285. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Heritage Park Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Heritage Park Public School is 2259th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 2752nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).