John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School vs New Dundee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
New Dundee Public School
New Dundee · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
165 students
| Measure | John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | New Dundee Public School New Dundee, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1516 of 3,871 | #22 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1516 of 3,871 | #22 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 720 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 93.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 0% |
| First language not English | 27% | 0% |
| Special education | 11% | 20% |
| 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 | New Dundee |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | js.wcdsb.ca/ | ndd.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •New Dundee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (91.7 vs 58.2).
- •New Dundee Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 74.7%).
- •New Dundee Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.7% vs 79.7%).
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 165.
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while New Dundee 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 John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School better than New Dundee Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), New Dundee Public School ranks higher (91.7 vs 58.2 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 John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School and New Dundee Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and New Dundee in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School: 720. New Dundee Public School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School and New Dundee Public School rank in Ontario?
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is 1516th of 3,871 and New Dundee Public School is 22nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).