Student Body
Sacred Heart School of Halifax has a significantly larger student body than most Canadian private schools. Its unique structure includes coed classes from JK to Grade 6 and separate all-girls and all-boys classes for Grades 7 to 12.
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Facts and analysis
Total enrollment
510 students attend Sacred Heart School of Halifax.
Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) has a larger student body than 80% of all schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Enrollment Sacred Heart School of Halifax Median of all other schools JK 0 16 SK 0 17 K 17 26 Gr. 1 23 18 Gr. 2 19 18 Gr. 3 26 18 Gr. 4 33 18 Gr. 5 36 20 Gr. 6 34 20 Gr. 7 45 24 Gr. 8 59 25 Gr. 9 66 40 Gr. 10 N/A 40 Gr. 11 N/A 43 Gr. 12 N/A 43
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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.
This makes Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) like 2% of other schools we cover.
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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.
See how this ranks Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) below.
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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
13% of students at Sacred Heart School of Halifax receive financial aid.
The percentage of students on financial aid at Sacred Heart School of Halifax (Sacred Heart) is higher than 81% of all schools we cover.
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Breakdown by grade
Grade Percentage of students on financial aid Gr. 1 13% Gr. 2 13% Gr. 3 13% Gr. 4 13% Gr. 5 13% Gr. 6 13% Gr. 7 13% Gr. 8 13% Gr. 9 13% Gr. 10 13% Gr. 11 13% Gr. 12 13% -
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).
