Compare Schools · Waterloo
Laurelwood Public School vs Vista Hills Public School
Two Waterloo elementary schools side by side — EQAO results versus the city and board averages, plus the homes for sale in each catchment.
Laurelwood Public School
Public · Elementary · Waterloo Region DSB
90%EQAO composite
+21 pts(Above average)Waterloo Region DSB avg 69%
Vista Hills Public School
Public · Elementary · Waterloo Region DSB
89%EQAO composite
+20 pts(Above average)Waterloo Region DSB avg 69%
Laurelwood Public School
Vista Hills Public School
EQAO composite
90%
89%
vs city avg
+14 pts
+13 pts
vs board avg
+21 pts
+20 pts
Grades
JK-8
JK-8
Students
705
775
Homes in catchment
12
11
Median catchment price
$860K
$1.0M
EQAO shows the share of students meeting the provincial standard, alongside the Waterloo and board averages for context — a comparison aid, not a ranking.
Open in the full compare toolCommon questions
Which has the higher EQAO score, Laurelwood Public School or Vista Hills Public School?
Laurelwood Public School has the higher EQAO composite (90% vs 89%). EQAO measures the share of students meeting the provincial standard — it's one input among many, not a ranking of school quality.
Are Laurelwood Public School and Vista Hills Public School in the same area?
Both are elementary schools in Waterloo. Each links to its own profile and — for Halton schools — its exact catchment boundary and the homes for sale inside it.
How do I find homes in each school's catchment?
Open either school's catchment page to see the homes for sale inside its attendance boundary. Catchment maps are currently available for Halton schools; always confirm zoning with the school board.