ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère vs Sandowne 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.
ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
220 students
Sandowne Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
245 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère Waterloo, Ontario | Sandowne Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1067 of 3,871 | #2583 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1067 of 3,871 | #2583 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 220 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.7% | 68% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 15% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | meb.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | snd.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.1 vs 38.7).
- •ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 60%).
- •ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.7% vs 68%).
- •Sandowne Public School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 220.
- •ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère is a catholic school while Sandowne Public School is a public 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 ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère better than Sandowne Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère ranks higher (65.1 vs 38.7 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 ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère and Sandowne Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère: 220. Sandowne Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère and Sandowne Public School rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Mère-Élisabeth-Bruyère is 1067th of 3,871 and Sandowne Public School is 2583rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).