MacGregor Public School vs St David Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacGregor Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
510 students
St David Catholic Secondary School
Waterloo · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,080 students
| Measure | MacGregor Public School Waterloo, Ontario | St David Catholic Secondary School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3588 of 3,871 | #138 of 766 |
| National rank | #3588 of 3,871 | #138 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 510 | 1,080 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 1,080 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 97% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 33% | 25% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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 | mcg.wrdsb.ca/ | stdavid.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St David Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.3 vs 15.7).
- •St David Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 510.
- •MacGregor Public School is a public school while St David Catholic Secondary 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 MacGregor Public School better than St David Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St David Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 15.7 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 MacGregor Public School and St David Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
MacGregor Public School: 510. St David Catholic Secondary School: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do MacGregor Public School and St David Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
MacGregor Public School is 3588th of 3,871 and St David Catholic Secondary School is 138th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).