Sandhills Public School vs St Mark 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.
Sandhills Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
615 students
St Mark Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Sandhills Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Mark Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1785 of 3,871 | #1057 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1785 of 3,871 | #1057 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 31% | 15% |
| Special education | 7% | 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 | shl.wrdsb.ca/ | stmark.wcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.3 vs 53.7).
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 71%).
- •Sandhills Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.7% vs 65%).
- •Sandhills Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 390.
- •Sandhills Public School is a public school while St Mark 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 Sandhills Public School better than St Mark Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mark Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 53.7 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 Sandhills Public School and St Mark Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sandhills Public School: 615. St Mark Catholic Elementary School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sandhills Public School and St Mark Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Sandhills Public School is 1785th of 3,871 and St Mark Catholic Elementary School is 1057th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).