Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School vs Sacred Heart Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 639 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School
Kirkland Lake · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
135 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Kirkland Lake · Catholic elementary · Grades 4-8
170 students
| Measure | Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School Kirkland Lake, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic School Kirkland Lake, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1419 of 3,871 | #3110 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1419 of 3,871 | #3110 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 135 | 170 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 30% | 35% |
| 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 | Kirkland Lake | Kirkland Lake |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dsb1.ca/schools/kldcs/index.php | www.ncdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 27.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 170 students compared with 135.
- •Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary 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 Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School better than Sacred Heart Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School ranks higher (59.2 vs 27.6 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 Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School?
About 639 m in a straight line, between Kirkland Lake and Kirkland Lake in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School: 135. Sacred Heart Catholic School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School and Sacred Heart Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Kirkland Lake District Composite Elementary School is 1419th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic School is 3110th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).