Elizabeth Ziegler Public School vs Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
510 students
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,650 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Ziegler Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2177 of 3,871 | #265 of 766 |
| National rank | #2177 of 3,871 | #265 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 510 | 1,650 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 1,650 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 73% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 7% |
| First language not English | 18% | 16% |
| Special education | 12% | 33% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 1% |
| 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 | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | elz.wrdsb.ca/ | kci.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 46.8).
- •Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 510.
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 Elizabeth Ziegler Public School better than Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School ranks higher (61.7 vs 46.8 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 Elizabeth Ziegler Public School and Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School: 510. Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School: 1,650. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth Ziegler Public School and Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School is 2177th of 3,871 and Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School is 265th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).