Elizabeth Ziegler Public School vs St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 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
St Agnes Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Ziegler Public School Waterloo, Ontario | St Agnes Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2177 of 3,871 | #2989 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2177 of 3,871 | #2989 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 510 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 6% |
| First language not English | 18% | 24% |
| Special education | 12% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | elz.wrdsb.ca/ | stagnes.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Ziegler Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (46.8 vs 31.2).
- •St Agnes Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 59.7%).
- •Elizabeth Ziegler Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 63.3%).
- •St Agnes Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 510.
- •Elizabeth Ziegler Public School is a public school while St Agnes 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 Elizabeth Ziegler Public School better than St Agnes Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elizabeth Ziegler Public School ranks higher (46.8 vs 31.2 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 Elizabeth Ziegler Public School and St Agnes Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School: 510. St Agnes Catholic Elementary School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elizabeth Ziegler Public School and St Agnes Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School is 2177th of 3,871 and St Agnes Catholic Elementary School is 2989th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).