Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School vs Mackenzie King Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 458 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
Mackenzie King Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | Mackenzie King Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1000 of 3,871 | #1009 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1000 of 3,871 | #1009 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 520 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.7% | 94.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 10% |
| First language not English | 28% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cmartyrs.wcdsb.ca/ | mck.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (66.3 vs 66.1).
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Mackenzie King Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 90.7%).
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 380.
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Mackenzie King Public School 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 Mackenzie King Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Mackenzie King Public School?
About 458 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School: 520. Mackenzie King Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and Mackenzie King Public School rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is 1000th of 3,871 and Mackenzie King Public School is 1009th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).