Holy Family Separate School vs Sacred Heart High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Separate School
Hanover · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
Sacred Heart High School
Walkerton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
| Measure | Holy Family Separate School Hanover, Ontario | Sacred Heart High School Walkerton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1841 of 3,871 | #400 of 766 |
| National rank | #1841 of 3,871 | #400 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 345 | 765 |
| Enrolment | 345 | 765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 54% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 89% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 6% |
| First language not English | 5% | 3% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Hanover | Walkerton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hfs.bgcdsb.org/ | shhs.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 49.1).
- •Sacred Heart High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 345.
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 Holy Family Separate School better than Sacred Heart High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family Separate School ranks higher (52.5 vs 49.1 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 Holy Family Separate School and Sacred Heart High School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Walkerton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Separate School: 345. Sacred Heart High School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Separate School and Sacred Heart High School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Separate School is 1841st of 3,871 and Sacred Heart High School is 400th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).