Sacred Heart High School vs St Mary Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 147 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart High School
Walkerton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
St Mary Catholic Academy
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
765 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart High School Walkerton, Ontario | St Mary Catholic Academy Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #400 of 766 | #561 of 766 |
| National rank | #400 of 766 | #561 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 765 | 765 |
| Enrolment | 765 | 765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 54% | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 86% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 9% |
| First language not English | 3% | 32% |
| Special education | 25% | 28% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 3% |
| 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 | Walkerton | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | shhs.bgcdsb.org/ | stmarysecondary.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.1 vs 33.0).
- •Sacred Heart High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (54% vs 45%).
- •Sacred Heart High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (89% vs 86%).
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 High School better than St Mary Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart High School ranks higher (49.1 vs 33.0 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 High School and St Mary Catholic Academy?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Walkerton and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart High School: 765. St Mary Catholic Academy: 765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart High School and St Mary Catholic Academy rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart High School is 400th of 766 and St Mary Catholic Academy is 561st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).