Empire Public School vs Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km 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
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,920 students
| Measure | Empire Public School Waterloo, Ontario | Resurrection Catholic Secondary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1467 of 3,871 | #392 of 766 |
| National rank | #1467 of 3,871 | #392 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 490 | 1,920 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 1,920 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 9% |
| First language not English | 30% | 34% |
| Special education | 10% | 25% |
| 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 | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | emp.wrdsb.ca/ | resurrection.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Empire Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 49.8).
- •Resurrection Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,920 students compared with 490.
- •Empire Public School is a public school while Resurrection Catholic Secondary 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 Resurrection Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Empire Public School ranks higher (58.9 vs 49.8 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 Empire Public School and Resurrection Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Empire Public School: 490. Resurrection Catholic Secondary School: 1,920. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Empire Public School and Resurrection Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Empire Public School is 1467th of 3,871 and Resurrection Catholic Secondary School is 392nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).