Grand River Collegiate Institute vs St Patrick Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 870 m 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 Patrick Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
| Measure | Grand River Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | St Patrick Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #369 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #369 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,560 | – |
| Enrolment | 1,560 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 58% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | – |
| First language not English | 23% | – |
| Special education | 27% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Grand River Collegiate Institute is a public school while St Patrick 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 Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand River Collegiate Institute and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
How do Grand River Collegiate Institute and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Grand River Collegiate Institute is 369th of 766 and St Patrick Catholic Elementary School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).