Sacred Heart Catholic School vs V P Carswell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Batawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
160 students
V P Carswell Public School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Batawa, Ontario | V P Carswell Public School Trenton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2206 of 3,871 | #2630 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2206 of 3,871 | #2630 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 160 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 160 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.7% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Batawa | Trenton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/shrb/Pages/default.aspx | vpcarswell.hpedsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.2 vs 37.9).
- •V P Carswell Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 65%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 155.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is a catholic school while V P Carswell Public School is a public 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School better than V P Carswell Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (46.2 vs 37.9 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 Sacred Heart Catholic School and V P Carswell Public School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Batawa and Trenton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart Catholic School: 160. V P Carswell Public School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and V P Carswell Public School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 2206th of 3,871 and V P Carswell Public School is 2630th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).