KidsAbility School vs St Luke Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KidsAbility School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-3
90 students
St Luke Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | KidsAbility School Waterloo, Ontario | St Luke Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #119 of 3,871 | #702 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #119 of 3,871 | #702 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-3 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 90 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 90 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 20% | 17% |
| Special education | 100% | 12% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kidsability.ca/en/school | stluke.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •KidsAbility School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 72.0).
- •St Luke Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 90.
- •KidsAbility School is a public school while St Luke 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 KidsAbility School better than St Luke Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), KidsAbility School ranks higher (86.7 vs 72.0 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 KidsAbility School and St Luke Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
KidsAbility School: 90. St Luke Catholic Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do KidsAbility School and St Luke Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
KidsAbility School is 119th of 3,871 and St Luke Catholic Elementary School is 702nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).