McGillivray Central School vs Sacred Heart Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 9.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McGillivray Central School
Ailsa Craig · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
Sacred Heart Separate School
Parkhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
110 students
| Measure | McGillivray Central School Ailsa Craig, Ontario | Sacred Heart Separate School Parkhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #885 of 3,871 | #1196 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #885 of 3,871 | #1196 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 110 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 110 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Ailsa Craig | Parkhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/McGillivray.cfm | www.ldcsb.ca/school/HEP/ |
The verdict
- •McGillivray Central School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.6 vs 63.0).
- •McGillivray Central School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 73%).
- •McGillivray Central School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 110.
- •McGillivray Central 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 McGillivray Central School better than Sacred Heart Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McGillivray Central School ranks higher (68.6 vs 63.0 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 McGillivray Central School and Sacred Heart Separate School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Ailsa Craig and Parkhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McGillivray Central School: 130. Sacred Heart Separate School: 110. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McGillivray Central School and Sacred Heart Separate School rank in Ontario?
McGillivray Central School is 885th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Separate School is 1196th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).