Driftwood Park Public School vs St Mark Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 814 m 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
St Mark Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Driftwood Park Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Mark Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #860 of 3,871 | #1057 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #860 of 3,871 | #1057 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 365 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81% | 65% |
| 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/ | stmark.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Driftwood Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 65.3).
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 72.7%).
- •Driftwood Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 65%).
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 365.
- •Driftwood Park Public School is a public school while St Mark Catholic Elementary School is a catholic 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 Driftwood Park Public School better than St Mark Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Driftwood Park Public School ranks higher (69.0 vs 65.3 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 Driftwood Park Public School and St Mark Catholic Elementary School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Driftwood Park Public School: 365. St Mark Catholic Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Driftwood Park Public School and St Mark Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Driftwood Park Public School is 860th of 3,871 and St Mark Catholic Elementary School is 1057th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).