Rockway Public School vs St Mary's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rockway Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
220 students
St Mary's High School
Kitchener · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
2,240 students
| Measure | Rockway Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Mary's High School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3861 of 3,871 | #422 of 766 |
| National rank | #3861 of 3,871 | #422 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 220 | 2,240 |
| Enrolment | 220 | 2,240 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 18% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 47% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 48% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 94% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 7% |
| First language not English | 40% | 37% |
| Special education | 10% | 21% |
| 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 | roc.wrdsb.ca/ | stmary.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.4 vs 3.0).
- •St Mary's High School is the larger school with 2,240 students compared with 220.
- •Rockway Public School is a public school while St Mary's High 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 Rockway Public School better than St Mary's High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mary's High School ranks higher (47.4 vs 3.0 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 Rockway Public School and St Mary's High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Rockway Public School: 220. St Mary's High School: 2,240. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Rockway Public School and St Mary's High School rank in Ontario?
Rockway Public School is 3861st of 3,871 and St Mary's High School is 422nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).