Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School vs Sandhills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
Sandhills Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
615 students
| Measure | Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario | Sandhills Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2371 of 3,871 | #1785 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2371 of 3,871 | #1785 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 560 | 615 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68.3% | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 14% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 4% |
| First language not English | 38% | 31% |
| Special education | 14% | 7% |
| 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 | holyrosary.wcdsb.ca | shl.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sandhills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.7 vs 43.2).
- •Sandhills Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71% vs 68.3%).
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 75.7%).
- •Sandhills Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 560.
- •Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Sandhills Public School is a public 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School better than Sandhills Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sandhills Public School ranks higher (53.7 vs 43.2 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and Sandhills Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School: 560. Sandhills Public School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School and Sandhills Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Rosary Catholic Elementary School is 2371st of 3,871 and Sandhills Public School is 1785th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).