Sacred Heart Catholic School vs St John Bosco Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 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 John Bosco Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
65 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | St John Bosco Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1237 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1237 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 295 | 65 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 65 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 60% |
| 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/stjohnbosco/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 65.
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 John Bosco Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sacred Heart Catholic School and St John Bosco Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart Catholic School: 295. St John Bosco Catholic School: 65. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and St John Bosco Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 1237th of 3,871 and St John Bosco Catholic School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).