Abraham Erb Public School vs St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 812 m 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
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Abraham Erb Public School Waterloo, Ontario | St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #505 of 3,871 | #2376 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #505 of 3,871 | #2376 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 395 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 395 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 81% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.7% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 50% | 30% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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/ | stnicholas.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Abraham Erb Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.2 vs 43.2).
- •Abraham Erb Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 62.3%).
- •Abraham Erb Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 70.3%).
- •St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 395.
- •Abraham Erb Public School is a public school while St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Abraham Erb Public School ranks higher (76.2 vs 43.2 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 St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Abraham Erb Public School: 395. St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Abraham Erb Public School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Abraham Erb Public School is 505th of 3,871 and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 2376th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).