Queen Elizabeth Public School vs St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 626 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
265 students
St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2573 of 3,871 | #3035 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2573 of 3,871 | #3035 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.3% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 40% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | qel.wrdsb.ca/ | stbernadette.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.0 vs 30.0).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.7% vs 48.3%).
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 72.3%).
- •St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 265.
- •Queen Elizabeth Public School is a public school while St Bernadette 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School better than St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Queen Elizabeth Public School ranks higher (39.0 vs 30.0 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 Queen Elizabeth Public School and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Queen Elizabeth Public School: 265. St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Queen Elizabeth Public School and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Queen Elizabeth Public School is 2573rd of 3,871 and St Bernadette Catholic Elementary School is 3035th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).