River View Public School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 840 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River View Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | River View Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2197 of 3,871 | #357 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2197 of 3,871 | #357 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | riverview.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/sacredheart/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.2 vs 46.5).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 73.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 71.7%).
- •River View Public School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 305.
- •River View Public 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 River View Public School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (79.2 vs 46.5 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 River View Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
River View Public School: 410. Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do River View Public School and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
River View Public School is 2197th of 3,871 and Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School is 357th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).