Laurel Heights Secondary School vs St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 549 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Heights Secondary School
Waterloo · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Laurel Heights Secondary School Waterloo, Ontario | St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #152 of 766 | #2376 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #152 of 766 | #2376 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,765 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 1,765 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 70.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 83% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 30% |
| Special education | 22% | 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jam.wrdsb.ca/ | stnicholas.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.9 vs 43.2).
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 495.
- •Laurel Heights Secondary School is a public school while St Nicholas 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 Laurel Heights Secondary School better than St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laurel Heights Secondary School ranks higher (71.9 vs 43.2 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 Laurel Heights Secondary School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Laurel Heights Secondary School: 1,765. St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Laurel Heights Secondary School and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Laurel Heights Secondary School is 152nd of 766 and St Nicholas Catholic Elementary School is 2376th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).