Abraham Erb Public School vs Mary Johnston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Erb Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
395 students
Mary Johnston Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
375 students
| Measure | Abraham Erb Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Mary Johnston Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #505 of 3,871 | #404 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #505 of 3,871 | #404 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 395 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 20% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | abe.wrdsb.ca/ | mjp.wrdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Mary Johnston Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.8 vs 76.2).
- •Abraham Erb Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Abraham Erb Public School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 375.
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 Abraham Erb Public School better than Mary Johnston Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mary Johnston Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.2 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 Abraham Erb Public School and Mary Johnston Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Abraham Erb Public School: 395. Mary Johnston Public School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Abraham Erb Public School and Mary Johnston Public School rank in Ontario?
Abraham Erb Public School is 505th of 3,871 and Mary Johnston Public School is 404th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).