Empire Public School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 513 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empire Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
490 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Empire Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1467 of 3,871 | #2707 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1467 of 3,871 | #2707 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 30% | 35% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | emp.wrdsb.ca/ | lourdes.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Empire Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 36.9).
- •Empire Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 63%).
- •Empire Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Empire Public School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 385.
- •Empire Public School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Empire Public School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Empire Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 36.9 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 Empire Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Empire Public School: 490. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Empire Public School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Empire Public School is 1467th of 3,871 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is 2707th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).