Driftwood Park Public School vs John Darling Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driftwood Park Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
365 students
John Darling Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
| Measure | Driftwood Park Public School Kitchener, Ontario | John Darling Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #860 of 3,871 | #181 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #860 of 3,871 | #181 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 365 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81% | 96.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | dpk.wrdsb.ca/ | jdp.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •John Darling Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.0 vs 69.0).
- •John Darling Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 72.7%).
- •John Darling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96.7% vs 81%).
- •Driftwood Park Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 175.
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 Driftwood Park Public School better than John Darling Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Darling Public School ranks higher (85.0 vs 69.0 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 Driftwood Park Public School and John Darling Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Driftwood Park Public School: 365. John Darling Public School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Driftwood Park Public School and John Darling Public School rank in Ontario?
Driftwood Park Public School is 860th of 3,871 and John Darling Public School is 181st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).