Sacred Heart Catholic School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
St James Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,080 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | St James Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1237 of 3,871 | #449 of 766 |
| National rank | #1237 of 3,871 | #449 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 295 | 1,080 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 1,080 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 23% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/sacredheart/Pages/default.aspx | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjames/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.2 vs 43.7).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 295.
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 St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (62.2 vs 43.7 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 St James Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart Catholic School: 295. St James Catholic School: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1237th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 449th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).