Bluevale Collegiate Institute vs St Teresa Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 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
St Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Bluevale Collegiate Institute Waterloo, Ontario | St Teresa Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 74 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #134 of 766 | #1899 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #134 of 766 | #1899 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,115 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 1,115 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 75% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 21% | 25% |
| Special education | 24% | 15% |
| 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 | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bci.wrdsb.ca/ | stteresak.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Bluevale Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.6 vs 51.6).
- •Bluevale Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 355.
- •Bluevale Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Teresa 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 Bluevale Collegiate Institute better than St Teresa Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bluevale Collegiate Institute ranks higher (73.6 vs 51.6 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 St Teresa Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bluevale Collegiate Institute: 1,115. St Teresa Catholic Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bluevale Collegiate Institute and St Teresa Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Bluevale Collegiate Institute is 134th of 766 and St Teresa Catholic Elementary School is 1899th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).