Maitland River Elementary Public School vs Sacred Heart Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 458 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maitland River Elementary Public School
Wingham · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
410 students
Sacred Heart Separate School
Wingham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
190 students
| Measure | Maitland River Elementary Public School Wingham, Ontario | Sacred Heart Separate School Wingham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2812 of 3,871 | #2897 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2812 of 3,871 | #2897 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 190 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 190 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Wingham | Wingham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | maitlandriver.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/SacredHeart/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Maitland River Elementary Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.9 vs 33.4).
- •Maitland River Elementary Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 70.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 67.3%).
- •Maitland River Elementary Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 190.
- •Maitland River Elementary Public School is a public school while Sacred Heart Separate 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 Maitland River Elementary Public School better than Sacred Heart Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Maitland River Elementary Public School ranks higher (34.9 vs 33.4 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 Maitland River Elementary Public School and Sacred Heart Separate School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Wingham and Wingham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Maitland River Elementary Public School: 410. Sacred Heart Separate School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Maitland River Elementary Public School and Sacred Heart Separate School rank in Ontario?
Maitland River Elementary Public School is 2812th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Separate School is 2897th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).