John Diefenbaker Senior School vs Sacred Heart High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Diefenbaker Senior School
Hanover · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
625 students
Sacred Heart High School
Walkerton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
| Measure | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover, Ontario | Sacred Heart High School Walkerton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #551 of 766 | #400 of 766 |
| National rank | #551 of 766 | #400 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 625 | 765 |
| Enrolment | 625 | 765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 54% | 54% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 89% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 6% |
| First language not English | 2% | 3% |
| Special education | 36% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | www.jdss.bwdsb.on.ca | shhs.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.1 vs 34.2).
- •Sacred Heart High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 79%).
- •Sacred Heart High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 625.
- •John Diefenbaker Senior School is a public school while Sacred Heart High 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 John Diefenbaker Senior School better than Sacred Heart High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart High School ranks higher (49.1 vs 34.2 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 John Diefenbaker Senior School and Sacred Heart High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hanover and Walkerton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Diefenbaker Senior School: 625. Sacred Heart High School: 765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Diefenbaker Senior School and Sacred Heart High School rank in Ontario?
John Diefenbaker Senior School is 551st of 766 and Sacred Heart High School is 400th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).