Newmarket High School vs Sacred Heart Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newmarket High School
Newmarket · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,515 students
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Newmarket · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,240 students
| Measure | Newmarket High School Newmarket, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic High School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #46 of 766 | #279 of 766 |
| National rank | #46 of 766 | #279 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,515 | 1,240 |
| Enrolment | 1,515 | 1,240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | 62% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 38% | 31% |
| Special education | 18% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 6% | 2% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | newmarket.hs.yrdsb.ca/ | sahe.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Newmarket High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.1 vs 59.8).
- •Newmarket High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (75% vs 62%).
- •Newmarket High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 85%).
- •Newmarket High School is the larger school with 1,515 students compared with 1,240.
- •Newmarket High School is a public school while Sacred Heart Catholic High 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 Newmarket High School better than Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Newmarket High School ranks higher (84.1 vs 59.8 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 Newmarket High School and Sacred Heart Catholic High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Newmarket High School: 1,515. Sacred Heart Catholic High School: 1,240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Newmarket High School and Sacred Heart Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Newmarket High School is 46th of 766 and Sacred Heart Catholic High School is 279th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).