Sacred Heart Catholic School vs St Columba Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
230 students
St Columba Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | St Columba Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2752 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2752 of 3,871 | #3788 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.3% | 42% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 38.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| Special education | 30% | 20% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sacredheart.tcdsb.org | stcolumba.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.9 vs 7.4).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59.3% vs 42%).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 38.7%).
- •St Columba Catholic School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 230.
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 Columba Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart Catholic School ranks higher (35.9 vs 7.4 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 Columba Catholic School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart Catholic School: 230. St Columba Catholic School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic School and St Columba Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart Catholic School is 2752nd of 3,871 and St Columba Catholic School is 3788th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).