Grand River Collegiate Institute vs Mackenzie King Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,560 students
Mackenzie King Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
| Measure | Grand River Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | Mackenzie King Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #369 of 766 | #1009 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #369 of 766 | #1009 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,560 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 1,560 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 94.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 23% | 25% |
| Special education | 27% | 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | grci.wrdsb.ca/ | mck.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Mackenzie King Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.1 vs 51.7).
- •Grand River Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,560 students compared with 380.
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 Grand River Collegiate Institute better than Mackenzie King Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Mackenzie King Public School ranks higher (66.1 vs 51.7 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 Grand River Collegiate Institute and Mackenzie King Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Grand River Collegiate Institute: 1,560. Mackenzie King Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grand River Collegiate Institute and Mackenzie King Public School rank in Ontario?
Grand River Collegiate Institute is 369th of 766 and Mackenzie King Public School is 1009th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).