Groh Public School vs St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Groh Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
885 students
St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
510 students
| Measure | Groh Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1765 of 3,871 | #2181 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1765 of 3,871 | #2181 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 885 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 885 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 70% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 38% | 18% |
| Special education | 9% | 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 | gro.wrdsb.ca | blessedkateri.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Groh Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.2 vs 46.8).
- •St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 63%).
- •Groh Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 70%).
- •Groh Public School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 510.
- •Groh Public School is a public school while St Kateri Tekakwitha 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 Groh Public School better than St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Groh Public School ranks higher (54.2 vs 46.8 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 Groh Public School and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Groh Public School: 885. St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Groh Public School and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Groh Public School is 1765th of 3,871 and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School is 2181st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).