St David Catholic Secondary School vs Winston Churchill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 471 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
Winston Churchill Public School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
320 students
| Measure | St David Catholic Secondary School Waterloo, Ontario | Winston Churchill Public School Waterloo, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #138 of 766 | #1999 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #138 of 766 | #1999 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,080 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 1,080 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 75.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 30% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 25% | 50% |
| Special education | 25% | 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 | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stdavid.wcdsb.ca | wcp.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St David Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.3 vs 49.9).
- •St David Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 320.
- •St David Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Winston Churchill Public School 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 Winston Churchill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St David Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 49.9 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 Winston Churchill Public School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St David Catholic Secondary School: 1,080. Winston Churchill Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St David Catholic Secondary School and Winston Churchill Public School rank in Ontario?
St David Catholic Secondary School is 138th of 766 and Winston Churchill Public School is 1999th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).