Sandhills Public School vs Westheights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandhills Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
615 students
Westheights Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
480 students
| Measure | Sandhills Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Westheights Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1785 of 3,871 | #1741 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1785 of 3,871 | #1741 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 615 | 480 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 31% | 30% |
| Special education | 7% | 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | shl.wrdsb.ca/ | wsh.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (53.7 vs 54.6).
- •Sandhills Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 480.
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 Sandhills Public School better than Westheights Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sandhills Public School and Westheights Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sandhills Public School: 615. Westheights Public School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sandhills Public School and Westheights Public School rank in Ontario?
Sandhills Public School is 1785th of 3,871 and Westheights Public School is 1741st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).