John Darling Public School vs St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary 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.
John Darling Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
175 students
St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
565 students
| Measure | John Darling Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 85 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #181 of 3,871 | #1281 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #181 of 3,871 | #1281 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 565 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 565 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96.7% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 6% |
| First language not English | 15% | 34% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | jdp.wrdsb.ca/ | stdominic.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •John Darling Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.0 vs 61.4).
- •John Darling Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 71.3%).
- •John Darling Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (96.7% vs 88%).
- •St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 175.
- •John Darling Public School is a public school while St Dominic Savio 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 John Darling Public School better than St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John Darling Public School ranks higher (85.0 vs 61.4 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 John Darling Public School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Darling Public School: 175. St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Darling Public School and St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John Darling Public School is 181st of 3,871 and St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School is 1281st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).