St Patrick Catholic School vs Waverley Drive Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 414 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
Waverley Drive Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
585 students
| Measure | St Patrick Catholic School Guelph, Ontario | Waverley Drive Public School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1052 of 3,871 | #1506 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1052 of 3,871 | #1506 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 270 | 585 |
| Enrolment | 270 | 585 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92% | 89% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 30% | 16% |
| Special education | 15% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 26% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stpatrick/Pages/default.aspx | www.ugdsb.on.ca/wav |
The verdict
- •St Patrick Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.4 vs 58.4).
- •St Patrick Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (62% vs 55.7%).
- •St Patrick Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 89%).
- •Waverley Drive Public School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 270.
- •St Patrick Catholic School is a catholic school while Waverley Drive 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 Patrick Catholic School better than Waverley Drive Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick Catholic School ranks higher (65.4 vs 58.4 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 Patrick Catholic School and Waverley Drive Public School?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Patrick Catholic School: 270. Waverley Drive Public School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Patrick Catholic School and Waverley Drive Public School rank in Ontario?
St Patrick Catholic School is 1052nd of 3,871 and Waverley Drive Public School is 1506th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).