Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School vs Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,650 students
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
385 students
| Measure | Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School Kitchener, Ontario | Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #265 of 766 | #2707 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #265 of 766 | #2707 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,650 | 385 |
| Enrolment | 1,650 | 385 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 73% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 7% | 5% |
| First language not English | 16% | 35% |
| Special education | 33% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | kci.wrdsb.ca/ | lourdes.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 36.9).
- •Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 385.
- •Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School is a public school while Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School better than Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School ranks higher (61.7 vs 36.9 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 Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School: 1,650. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Kitchener Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School is 265th of 766 and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Elementary School is 2707th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).