Lincoln Heights Public School vs Sandowne Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Heights Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
Sandowne Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
245 students
| Measure | Lincoln Heights Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Sandowne Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2616 of 3,871 | #2583 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2616 of 3,871 | #2583 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 450 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.7% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lnh.wrdsb.ca/ | snd.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (38.1 vs 38.7).
- •Lincoln Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.7% vs 60%).
- •Sandowne Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68% vs 65.7%).
- •Lincoln Heights Public School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 245.
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 Lincoln Heights Public School better than Sandowne Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln Heights Public School and Sandowne Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lincoln Heights Public School: 450. Sandowne Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lincoln Heights Public School and Sandowne Public School rank in Ontario?
Lincoln Heights Public School is 2616th of 3,871 and Sandowne Public School is 2583rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).