Sacred Heart High School vs Walkerton District Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
Walkerton District Community School
Walkerton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart High School Walkerton, Ontario | Walkerton District Community School Walkerton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #400 of 766 | #3453 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #400 of 766 | #3453 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 765 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 765 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 27.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 52.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 54% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 5% |
| First language not English | 3% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Walkerton | Walkerton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | shhs.bgcdsb.org/ | www.wdcs.bwdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (49.1 vs 19.9).
- •Sacred Heart High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 400.
- •Sacred Heart High School is a catholic school while Walkerton District Community 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 High School better than Walkerton District Community School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sacred Heart High School ranks higher (49.1 vs 19.9 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 High School and Walkerton District Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walkerton and Walkerton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart High School: 765. Walkerton District Community School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart High School and Walkerton District Community School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart High School is 400th of 766 and Walkerton District Community School is 3453rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).