Sacred Heart School vs St Monicas Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 395 km 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 Monicas Separate School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
450 students
| Measure | Sacred Heart School Cornwall, Ontario | St Monicas Separate School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 6 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3805 of 3,871 | #3255 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3805 of 3,871 | #3255 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Enrolment | 450 | 450 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 38% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Cornwall | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.sacredheart.cdsbeo.on.ca/ | smo.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Monicas Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.1 vs 6.4).
- •St Monicas Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 38%).
- •St Monicas Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 48%).
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 Monicas Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Monicas Separate School ranks higher (25.1 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 Monicas Separate School?
About 395 km in a straight line, between Cornwall and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sacred Heart School: 450. St Monicas Separate School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sacred Heart School and St Monicas Separate School rank in Ontario?
Sacred Heart School is 3805th of 3,871 and St Monicas Separate School is 3255th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).