Northern Heights Public School vs St. Basil Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 889 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Heights Public School
Sault Ste Marie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
St. Basil Catholic School
Sault Ste. Marie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
725 students
| Measure | Northern Heights Public School Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | St. Basil Catholic School Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3629 of 3,871 | #3733 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3629 of 3,871 | #3733 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 725 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 725 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 18% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 13% |
| Special education | 30% | 26% |
| 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 | Sault Ste Marie | Sault Ste. Marie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.adsb.on.ca/sites/schools/nhs/default.aspx | www.hscdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Northern Heights Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.1 vs 10.2).
- •Northern Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (40% vs 36.7%).
- •Northern Heights Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (57% vs 48.7%).
- •St. Basil Catholic School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 240.
- •Northern Heights Public School is a public school while St. Basil Catholic 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 Northern Heights Public School better than St. Basil Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Heights Public School ranks higher (14.1 vs 10.2 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 Northern Heights Public School and St. Basil Catholic School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Sault Ste Marie and Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Heights Public School: 240. St. Basil Catholic School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Heights Public School and St. Basil Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Northern Heights Public School is 3629th of 3,871 and St. Basil Catholic School is 3733rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).