Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School vs Queen Elizabeth Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
| Measure | Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | Queen Elizabeth Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2828 of 3,871 | #2573 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2828 of 3,871 | #2573 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 355 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 48.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 58% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 15% |
| First language not English | 35% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | ourladyofgrace.wcdsb.ca/ | qel.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.0 vs 34.7).
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.7% vs 48.3%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 58%).
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 265.
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Queen Elizabeth Public School is a public 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School better than Queen Elizabeth Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Elizabeth Public School ranks higher (39.0 vs 34.7 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School and Queen Elizabeth Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School: 355. Queen Elizabeth Public School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School and Queen Elizabeth Public School rank in Ontario?
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Elementary School is 2828th of 3,871 and Queen Elizabeth Public School is 2573rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).