Sacred Heart School of Halifax campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sacred Heart School of Halifax

Halifax, Nova ScotiaDay · Co-ed with single-gender classesGrades Nursery – 12CatholicEst. 1908
Grades
Nursery – 12
Enrollment
500
Day Tuition
CA$23,190/yr
Class Size
15 students
Medium classes
Acceptance
78%
Welcoming
Founded
1908
Gender Policy
Co-ed with single-gender classes

About Sacred Heart School of Halifax

We inspire our students to be the best in the world and the best for the world.

Sacred Heart School of Halifax is the top private school in Nova Scotia, teaching the whole child — mind, body, and spirit. Our iconic campus offers a unique educational experience with co-ed and single-gender education across different grades.

Core Values

FaithHopeLove

Teaching Philosophy

The top private school in Nova Scotia, Sacred Heart School of Halifax teaches the whole child — mind, body, and spirit. Our iconic campus in the heart of Halifax offers a diamond model of education — co-ed education in the Elementary School for JP-Grade 6 and in Junior High for Grades 10-12, and single-gender education in the Senior School for Grades 7-9. With a global network of schools around the world, a rich and proud history, and a strong and unique set of core values, we offer not just an education but an experience that is unparalleled in this region.

Faith Tradition: Catholic

What Makes Sacred Heart School of Halifax Special

  • Top private school in Nova Scotia.
  • Unique co-ed and single-gender education.
  • Strong traditions and rich spirituality.

Academics

Curriculum

Sacred Heart School of Halifax offers AP and Other curriculums.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

EnglishFrenchSpanish

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

4 programs
ActingMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual arts

Sports

7 programs
BasketballHockeySoccerSwimmingTennisTrack and fieldVolleyball

Clubs & Activities

5 programs
DebateRoboticsDramaBandStudent government

Campus & Facilities

Sacred Heart School of Halifax features a campus with Library, Theatre, Gymnasium, and Playground.

Uniform required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

CA$23,190

per year

Above average for Nova Scotia private schools (~CA$15,000/yr)
Financial Aid
Available
Students Receiving Aid
14%
Median Aid Package
CA$7,500

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
Rolling
Acceptance Rate
78%

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Entrance exam
  • Essay
  • Portfolio
  • Other

Community & Culture

Sacred Heart School of Halifax cultivates a close-knit community centered on faith, hope, and love, with strong traditions and rich spirituality woven throughout school life. The school emphasizes teaching the whole child—mind, body, and spirit—and describes itself as a "family" where individuals work and grow together. Students engage in social justice and community activism as part of the curriculum, participate in arts and athletics programs, and benefit from a relational approach to teaching in small classes. The historic campus in central Halifax serves as a hub for school events, assemblies, and day trips that connect students to their community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sacred Heart School of Halifax acknowledges that it is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people, and recognizes the historical significance of the land as 'the place of the Spirits.' The school offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support international students and those for whom English is not a first language. The school also welcomes international students from more than 40 countries through its International Student Program and Homestay Program. However, a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion statement or specific initiatives addressing systemic equity are not prominently featured on the website.

Parent Involvement

Sacred Heart School of Halifax features a Parents' Guild that facilitates parent engagement with the school community. The website indicates parents can participate in school events and assemblies, and families are encouraged to explore the campus and meet teachers and students during visiting days and tours. However, specific details about parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or regular communication channels are not prominently featured on the website.

Dress Code

Uniform required

Accreditations & Recognition

Ministry-inspectedOther

Contact Sacred Heart School of Halifax

Address

5820 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Phone

(902) 422-4459

Email

admissions@shsh.ca

Website

Visit School Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sacred Heart School of Halifax

Sacred Heart School of Halifax serves students in grades Nursery-12.

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