St David Catholic Secondary School vs Waterloo Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 527 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St David Catholic Secondary School
Waterloo · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,080 students
Waterloo Collegiate Institute
Waterloo · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,480 students
| Measure | St David Catholic Secondary School Waterloo, Ontario | Waterloo Collegiate Institute Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #138 of 766 | #446 of 766 |
| National rank | #138 of 766 | #446 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,080 | 1,480 |
| Enrolment | 1,080 | 1,480 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | 57% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | 85% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 6% |
| First language not English | 25% | 51% |
| Special education | 25% | 18% |
| 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stdavid.wcdsb.ca | wci.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St David Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.3 vs 44.2).
- •St David Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (67% vs 57%).
- •St David Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 85%).
- •Waterloo Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 1,080.
- •St David Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Waterloo Collegiate Institute 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 St David Catholic Secondary School better than Waterloo Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), St David Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 44.2 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 St David Catholic Secondary School and Waterloo Collegiate Institute?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St David Catholic Secondary School: 1,080. Waterloo Collegiate Institute: 1,480. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St David Catholic Secondary School and Waterloo Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
St David Catholic Secondary School is 138th of 766 and Waterloo Collegiate Institute is 446th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).