Centennial (Waterloo) Public School vs Empire Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
415 students
Empire Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
490 students
| Measure | Centennial (Waterloo) Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Empire Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2644 of 3,871 | #1467 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2644 of 3,871 | #1467 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 415 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 415 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 30% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | cnw.wrdsb.ca/ | emp.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Empire Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 37.5).
- •Empire Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 415.
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 Centennial (Waterloo) Public School better than Empire Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Empire Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 37.5 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 Centennial (Waterloo) Public School and Empire Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School: 415. Empire Public School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centennial (Waterloo) Public School and Empire Public School rank in Ontario?
Centennial (Waterloo) Public School is 2644th of 3,871 and Empire Public School is 1467th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).