Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School vs Grand River Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 842 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
Grand River Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,560 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | Grand River Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1000 of 3,871 | #369 of 766 |
| National rank | #1000 of 3,871 | #369 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 520 | 1,560 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 1,560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 58% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 83% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 28% | 23% |
| Special education | 10% | 27% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cmartyrs.wcdsb.ca/ | grci.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.3 vs 51.7).
- •Grand River Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,560 students compared with 520.
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Grand River Collegiate Institute is a public 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School better than Grand River Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 51.7 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Grand River Collegiate Institute?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School: 520. Grand River Collegiate Institute: 1,560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Grand River Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is 1000th of 3,871 and Grand River Collegiate Institute is 369th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).