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OUR KIDS Report:
Report on Sacred Heart School of Halifax
Grades JK — 12 — Halifax, NS (Map)
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THE OUR KIDS REPORT:
Sacred Heart School of Halifax
REPORT CONTENTS
Reviews
Analysis

Student Body


Sacred Heart School of Halifax is larger than most Canadian private schools, offering a unique structure with co-ed classes from JK to Grade 12 and gender-specific classes from Grade 7 to 9. A higher proportion of students receive financial aid compared to most schools, and a small percentage are international. Families and alumni describe the school’s diverse and supportive student body.

Insider community voices

Facts and analysis

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Total enrollment

510 students attend Sacred Heart School of Halifax.

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Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) has a larger student body than 82% of all schools we cover.

  • Breakdown by grade

    Grade Enrollment
    Sacred Heart School of Halifax Median of all other schools
    JK016
    SK017
    K1723
    Gr. 12317
    Gr. 21916
    Gr. 32617
    Gr. 43316
    Gr. 53618
    Gr. 63418
    Gr. 74518
    Gr. 85920
    Gr. 96635
    Gr. 10N/A35
    Gr. 11N/A40
    Gr. 12N/A40
  • Why it matters

    While some researchers have looked to uncover the "ideal" school size, these studies often generalize student preferences and behaviours. Your real goal is to find what best suits your child’s needs. Smaller schools can offer a school-wide sense of connection, while larger schools often provide broader programming and opportunities. Also, note that per-grade enrollment often tells a more meaningful story than total enrollment alone (read topic guide).


Gender

Students are coed from JK to Grade 12, all girls from Grade 7 to 9, all boys from Grade 7 to 9.

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This makes Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) like 2% of other schools we cover.

  • Why it matters

    A school’s gender composition influences its social, academic, and extracurricular experiences. Coed schools often encourage collaboration across genders, while single-gender schools (all-boys or all-girls) may focus on specialized learning approaches (read topic guide).


International Students

6% of students come from outside Canada.

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See how this ranks Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) below.

  • Why it matters

    A diverse international student body offers opportunities for cultural exchange and a global perspective. These experiences can enhance your child’s understanding of different cultures and prepare them for a globalized world (read topic guide).


STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL AID

14% of students at Sacred Heart School of Halifax receive financial aid.

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The percentage of students on financial aid at Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) is higher than 81% of all schools we cover.

  • Why it matters

    Financial aid reflects a school’s commitment to accessibility and socioeconomic diversity. These programs aim to create a richer community by bringing together students from varied backgrounds and experiences (read topic guide).


 

Qualitative insights

These insights are based on conversations with parents, alumni, and school leadership. Handpicked and curated by our editor, they offer a close look at how the school is experienced and perceived by those who know it best.


The student body at Sacred Heart School of Halifax was small, tight-knit, and incredibly diverse. Even with gender-based learning, there was a strong, united community spirit. What stood out to me the most was the vibrant international presence. As an international student myself, it was inspiring to be part of a community where students from different cultures were welcomed and celebrated. It helped me appreciate other cultures even more and broaden my perspective. While it was a private school, scholarship opportunities and tuition assistance allowed for a socio-economically diverse student body, enriching the community with a wide range of experiences and perspectives. The typical student was motivated, kind, and respectful, and students earned admiration through leadership, integrity, and inclusiveness. The atmosphere was supportive rather than competitive, and students encouraged one another. Sacred Heart's diverse environment and shared values of community, respect, and service made it a place where everyone, no matter their background, could feel at home and thrive both academically and personally.
Sacred Heart School of Halifax has a wide and diverse student body, ranging from Junior Primary (Junior Kindergarten) to Grade 12. The school is very focused on developing and inspiring its students to be the best for the world and not just the best in the world. This is a belief that is rooted in the guiding principles of faith, hope, and love. All this translates into having a student body where students deeply care for each other and are always looking to bring out the best in each other. The older students are very involved in this by being mentors to the younger students and sharing meaningful school traditions with the younger students. Further to this, the overall size of the student body makes this more thoughtful and intentional approach to creating this wonderful culture possible.
 

OUR KIDS REPORT: Sacred Heart School of Halifax


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