Lester B Pearson Public School vs St Matthew Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lester B Pearson Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
St Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Waterloo · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
| Measure | Lester B Pearson Public School Waterloo, Ontario | St Matthew Catholic Elementary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #768 of 3,871 | #141 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #768 of 3,871 | #141 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 595 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 595 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 88.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 15% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | lbp.wrdsb.ca/ | stmatthew.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.5 vs 70.7).
- •St Matthew Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82.3% vs 70%).
- •St Matthew Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.3% vs 86%).
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 425.
- •Lester B Pearson Public School is a public school while St Matthew 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 Lester B Pearson Public School better than St Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (86.5 vs 70.7 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 Lester B Pearson Public School and St Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lester B Pearson Public School: 595. St Matthew Catholic Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lester B Pearson Public School and St Matthew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lester B Pearson Public School is 768th of 3,871 and St Matthew Catholic Elementary School is 141st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).