Edna Staebler Public School vs Laurel Heights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.7 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
Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
| Measure | Edna Staebler Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Laurel Heights Secondary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1629 of 3,871 | #152 of 766 |
| National rank | #1629 of 3,871 | #152 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 575 | 1,765 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 1,765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 83% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 87% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 35% | 40% |
| Special education | 10% | 22% |
| 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/ | jam.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.9 vs 56.1).
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 575.
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 Laurel Heights Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laurel Heights Secondary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 56.1 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 Laurel Heights Secondary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Edna Staebler Public School: 575. Laurel Heights Secondary School: 1,765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Edna Staebler Public School and Laurel Heights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Edna Staebler Public School is 1629th of 3,871 and Laurel Heights Secondary School is 152nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).