J F Carmichael Public School vs St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J F Carmichael Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
485 students
St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | J F Carmichael Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3372 of 3,871 | #3035 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3372 of 3,871 | #3035 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 35% | 40% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | jfc.wrdsb.ca/ | stbernadette.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (30.0 vs 21.8).
- •J F Carmichael Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65% vs 61.7%).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 60%).
- •J F Carmichael Public School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 435.
- •J F Carmichael Public School is a public school while St Bernadette 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 J F Carmichael Public School better than St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 21.8 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 J F Carmichael Public School and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J F Carmichael Public School: 485. St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J F Carmichael Public School and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
J F Carmichael Public School is 3372nd of 3,871 and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School is 3035th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).