John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School vs Williamsburg Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 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
Williamsburg Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
630 students
| Measure | John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | Williamsburg Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1516 of 3,871 | #1498 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1516 of 3,871 | #1498 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 720 | 630 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 630 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.7% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 6% |
| First language not English | 27% | 45% |
| Special education | 11% | 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 | js.wcdsb.ca/ | wlm.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (58.2 vs 58.6).
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 64.7%).
- •Williamsburg Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 79.7%).
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 630.
- •John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School and Williamsburg Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School: 720. Williamsburg Public School: 630. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School and Williamsburg Public School rank in Ontario?
John Sweeney Catholic Elementary School is 1516th of 3,871 and Williamsburg Public School is 1498th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).