King Edward Public School vs St John Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 694 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
380 students
St John Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
| Measure | King Edward Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St John Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3447 of 3,871 | #3795 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3447 of 3,871 | #3795 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 380 | 460 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 460 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 41.3% | 39% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61.3% | 56.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 25% |
| First language not English | 30% | 60% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | ked.wrdsb.ca/ | stjohns.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •King Edward Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.0 vs 7.0).
- •King Edward Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (41.3% vs 39%).
- •King Edward Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 56.3%).
- •St John Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 380.
- •King Edward Public School is a public school while St John 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 King Edward Public School better than St John Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), King Edward Public School ranks higher (20.0 vs 7.0 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 King Edward Public School and St John Catholic Elementary School?
About 694 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
King Edward Public School: 380. St John Catholic Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do King Edward Public School and St John Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
King Edward Public School is 3447th of 3,871 and St John Catholic Elementary School is 3795th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).