John Galt Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Galt Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
| Measure | John Galt Public School Guelph, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2861 of 3,871 | #1237 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2861 of 3,871 | #1237 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 360 | 295 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 295 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 25% | 15% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/johngalt | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 34.0).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 56.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 66.7%).
- •John Galt Public School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 295.
- •John Galt 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 John Galt Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (62.2 vs 34.0 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 Galt Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Galt Public School: 360. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Galt Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John Galt Public School is 2861st of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1237th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).