Cedarbrae Public School vs Waterloo Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarbrae Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
240 students
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Waterloo · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,480 students
| Measure | Cedarbrae Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Waterloo Collegiate Institute Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3843 of 3,871 | #446 of 766 |
| National rank | #3843 of 3,871 | #446 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 240 | 1,480 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 1,480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 23% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 50.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 6% |
| First language not English | 50% | 51% |
| Special education | 15% | 18% |
| 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 | ced.wrdsb.ca/ | wci.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.2 vs 4.3).
- •Waterloo Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 240.
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 Cedarbrae Public School better than Waterloo Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Waterloo Collegiate Institute ranks higher (44.2 vs 4.3 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 Cedarbrae Public School and Waterloo Collegiate Institute?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedarbrae Public School: 240. Waterloo Collegiate Institute: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedarbrae Public School and Waterloo Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Cedarbrae Public School is 3843rd of 3,871 and Waterloo Collegiate Institute is 446th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).