Bluevale Collegiate Institute vs ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluevale Collegiate Institute
Waterloo · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,115 students
ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
220 students
| Measure | Bluevale Collegiate Institute Waterloo, Ontario | ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #134 of 766 | #1067 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #134 of 766 | #1067 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,115 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 1,115 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 10% |
| First language not English | 21% | 40% |
| Special education | 24% | 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 | bci.wrdsb.ca/ | meb.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bluevale Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.6 vs 65.1).
- •Bluevale Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 220.
- •Bluevale Collegiate Institute is a public school while ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère 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 Bluevale Collegiate Institute better than ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bluevale Collegiate Institute ranks higher (73.6 vs 65.1 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 Bluevale Collegiate Institute and ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bluevale Collegiate Institute: 1,115. ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bluevale Collegiate Institute and ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère rank in Ontario?
Bluevale Collegiate Institute is 134th of 766 and ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère is 1067th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).