Grand River Collegiate Institute vs St Daniel Catholic Elementary 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
St Daniel Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Grand River Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | St Daniel Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #369 of 766 | #3569 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #369 of 766 | #3569 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,560 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 1,560 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 12% |
| First language not English | 23% | 34% |
| Special education | 27% | 14% |
| 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/ | stdaniel.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Grand River Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.7 vs 16.2).
- •Grand River Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,560 students compared with 590.
- •Grand River Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Daniel 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 Grand River Collegiate Institute better than St Daniel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Grand River Collegiate Institute ranks higher (51.7 vs 16.2 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 Grand River Collegiate Institute and St Daniel Catholic Elementary 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. St Daniel Catholic Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Grand River Collegiate Institute and St Daniel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Grand River Collegiate Institute is 369th of 766 and St Daniel Catholic Elementary School is 3569th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).