Sacred Heart School vs St Joseph's Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 569 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart School
Cornwall · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
450 students
St Joseph's Secondary School
Cornwall · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
745 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Cornwall, Ontario | St Joseph's Secondary School Cornwall, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3805 of 3,871 | #535 of 766 |
| National rank | #3805 of 3,871 | #535 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 450 | 745 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 745 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 38% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 46% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 13% |
| Special education | 25% | 25% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Cornwall |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.sacredheart.cdsbeo.on.ca/ | sjcss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (35.7 vs 6.4).
- •St Joseph's Secondary School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 450.
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 School better than St Joseph's Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Joseph's Secondary School ranks higher (35.7 vs 6.4 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 School and St Joseph's Secondary School?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Cornwall and Cornwall in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart School: 450. St Joseph's Secondary School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Joseph's Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart School is 3805th of 3,871 and St Joseph's Secondary School is 535th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).