Smithson Public School vs St Daniel Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithson Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
270 students
St Daniel Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
590 students
| Measure | Smithson Public School Kitchener, Ontario | St Daniel Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2864 of 3,871 | #3569 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2864 of 3,871 | #3569 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 590 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 590 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53.3% | 50% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 16% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 12% |
| First language not English | 15% | 34% |
| Special education | 15% | 14% |
| 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 | smi.wrdsb.ca/ | stdaniel.wcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Smithson Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (34.0 vs 16.2).
- •Smithson Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53.3% vs 50%).
- •Smithson Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 65%).
- •St Daniel Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 270.
- •Smithson Public School is a public school while St Daniel 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 Smithson Public School better than St Daniel Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Smithson Public School ranks higher (34.0 vs 16.2 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 Smithson Public School and St Daniel Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Smithson Public School: 270. St Daniel Catholic Elementary School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Smithson Public School and St Daniel Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Smithson Public School is 2864th of 3,871 and St Daniel Catholic Elementary School is 3569th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).