Jean Steckle Public School vs John Sweeney 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.
Jean Steckle Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
| Measure | Jean Steckle Public School Kitchener, Ontario | John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2234 of 3,871 | #1516 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2234 of 3,871 | #1516 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 650 | 720 |
| Enrolment | 650 | 720 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 7% |
| First language not English | 36% | 27% |
| Special education | 7% | 11% |
| 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 | jst.wrdsb.ca | js.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.2 vs 45.7).
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 66.7%).
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 72%).
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 650.
- •Jean Steckle Public School is a public school while John Sweeney 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 Jean Steckle Public School better than John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 45.7 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 Jean Steckle Public School and John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Jean Steckle Public School: 650. John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Jean Steckle Public School and John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Jean Steckle Public School is 2234th of 3,871 and John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is 1516th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).