North Ward School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Ward School
Paris · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
Paris · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
645 students
| Measure | North Ward School Paris, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School Paris, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2494 of 3,871 | #1111 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2494 of 3,871 | #1111 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 505 | 645 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 645 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.3% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 14% | 4% |
| Special education | 8% | 8% |
| 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 | Paris | Paris |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | granderie.ca/northward/ | www.sacredheartparis.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.4 vs 40.9).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 62.3%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82.7% vs 68%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 645 students compared with 505.
- •North Ward School is a public school while Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary 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 North Ward School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 40.9 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 North Ward School and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Paris and Paris in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
North Ward School: 505. Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School: 645. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do North Ward School and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
North Ward School is 2494th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School is 1111th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).