Edna Staebler Public School vs Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edna Staebler Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Edna Staebler Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1629 of 3,871 | #2371 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1629 of 3,871 | #2371 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 78.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 12% |
| First language not English | 35% | 38% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | est.wrdsb.ca/ | holyrosary.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Edna Staebler Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.1 vs 43.2).
- •Edna Staebler Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74% vs 68.3%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 75.7%).
- •Edna Staebler Public School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 560.
- •Edna Staebler Public School is a public school while Holy Rosary 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 Edna Staebler Public School better than Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Edna Staebler Public School ranks higher (56.1 vs 43.2 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 Edna Staebler Public School and Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Edna Staebler Public School: 575. Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Edna Staebler Public School and Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Edna Staebler Public School is 1629th of 3,871 and Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School is 2371st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).