Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute vs St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #249 of 766 | #3035 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #249 of 766 | #3035 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,765 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 1,765 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 74% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 10% |
| First language not English | 40% | 40% |
| Special education | 17% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chci.wrdsb.ca/ | stbernadette.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.8 vs 30.0).
- •Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 435.
- •Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Bernadette 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 Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute better than St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute ranks higher (62.8 vs 30.0 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 Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute: 1,765. St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute is 249th of 766 and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School is 3035th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).