Licensed Child Care Centre
Empire Wrdsb Before And After School Programs
83 Empire Street, Waterloo
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Before & after school
Operator: Waterloo Region District School Board
Licence #59290·Child Care Centre
Public Elementary · Waterloo
Empire Public School
83 Empire St, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L2M1 · Waterloo Region DSB
Empire Public School is a Waterloo Region DSB Public elementary school in Waterloo, serving JK-6. Every home shown below falls inside the Waterloo Region DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.
Est. 1969
ProgramsRegular Track
- 76%
- EQAO composite
- JK-6
- Grades
- 490
- Students
- English
- Language
0 pts vs Waterloo · +7 pts vs Waterloo Region DSB — higher than 13 of the 26 other Waterloo elementary schools with published results
Grade 3Reading 86%Writing 70%Math 70%
Grade 6Reading 87%Writing 90%Math 52%
View all EQAO results (2024–2025)
Grade 3
Reading
86%
Waterloo elementary avg: 78%
Grade 3
Writing
70%
Waterloo elementary avg: 69%
Grade 3
Mathematics
70%
Waterloo elementary avg: 71%
Grade 6
Reading
87%
Waterloo elementary avg: 89%
Grade 6
Writing
90%
Waterloo elementary avg: 88%
Grade 6
Mathematics
52%
Waterloo elementary avg: 59%
Informational — not a ranking.
Is an address in this catchment?
Check any address against Empire Public School’s attendance boundary.
Homes in this Catchment
Homes zoned for Empire Public School, inside its attendance boundary.
6th most homes for sale of Waterloo's 26 ranked elementary catchments · median asking 18th-highest of 23 published · Full Waterloo catchment league
37 homes · median $450K · 51 days on market
The market inside this boundary
3 new in the last 7 days5 with a recorded price cut (14% of 37) · median cut $16K
| Type | For sale | Median asking | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | — | — |
| Semi-detached | 1 | — | — |
| Condo apartment | 32 | $405K | 54 days |
Active MLS® listings zoned inside Empire Public School’s board-published regular-track boundary — matched per listing to the polygon, not by distance. Asking (list) prices, never sold prices; days on market count from each listing’s source date; “new” means listed within 7 days. A price cut is counted only when the reduction was observed while the listing was on DistrictIQ’s feed — a floor, not a census — and increases never count. Medians are blank below 5 listings. Boundaries as published by the board for the 2026-27 school year. DistrictIQ last downloaded it 2026-08-29. Listings refresh continuously.
The rental market inside this boundary
4 new in the last 7 days
| Type | For rent | Median asking rent | Median DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | — | — |
| Townhouse | 1 | — | — |
| Condo apartment | 21 | $2,100 | 30 days |
Active MLS® rental listings zoned inside Empire Public School’s board-published regular-track boundary — matched per listing to the polygon, not by distance. Asking (list) rents, never negotiated rents; days on market count from each listing’s source date; “new” means listed within 7 days. Medians are blank below 5 rentals. Boundaries as published by the board for the 2026-27 school year. DistrictIQ last downloaded it 2026-08-29. Listings refresh continuously.
Location & Attendance Boundary
Empire Public School attendance boundary· Boundaries can change — confirm with Waterloo Region DSB.Open interactive map →
- Address
- 83 Empire St, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L2M1
- Phone
- 519-742-8375
- Website
- emp.wrdsb.ca
Property profiles in this catchment18 addresses
Address-level school zoning and neighbourhood data, available whether or not the home is listed.
- 17 Avondale Avenue S
- 155 Caroline Street #1302 · 1302
- 1389 Countrystone Drive
- 405 ERB Street W #507 · 507
- 223 Erb Street W #604 · 604
- 158 King Street #1206 · 1206
- 128 King Street #807 · 807
- 128 King Street N #1001 · 1001
- 128 King Street N #1104 · 1104
- 158 King Street N #1105 · 1105
- 128 King Street N #1606 · 1606
- 158 KING Street N #2204 · 2204
- 128 King Street N #501 · 501
- 128 King Street N #909 · 909
- 128 King Street N Street #601 · 601
- 181 King Street S #1002 · 1002
- 144 Park Street #506 · 506
- 287 Resurrection Drive
A sample of the addresses in this catchment with a property profile.
Licensed childcare nearby6 centres
Licensed centres closest to Empire Public School — CWELCC status shown when it's published by the local service system manager.
6 licensed childcare centres nearby
Source: Ontario Ministry of Education licensed childcare data · Open Government Licence – Ontario · Last updated May 31, 2026
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View all schools →Common questions
What is the Empire Public School catchment?
The Empire Public School catchment — also called its attendance boundary — is the area of addresses zoned for Empire Public School by Waterloo Region DSB. DistrictIQ maps the board-published boundary so you can check any address and browse the homes for sale inside it.
What grades does Empire Public School serve?
Empire Public School serves JK-6 (elementary). It is part of Waterloo Region DSB.
Which school board runs Empire Public School?
Empire Public School is a Waterloo Region DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Waterloo Region DSB, not by DistrictIQ.
Does Empire Public School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?
Empire Public School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Waterloo Region DSB.
How many homes are for sale in Empire Public School's catchment?
As of the latest listing sync there are 37 homes for sale and 29 homes for lease in Empire Public School's catchment, with a median asking price of $450K. These are homes zoned for Empire Public School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to switch between homes for sale and for lease.
Are detached homes available in Empire Public School's catchment?
Yes. 3 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $450K.
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How are catchment homes determined for Empire Public School?
These are active listings whose address falls inside Empire Public School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the Empire Public School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Waterloo Region DSB.
Can school catchments change?
Yes. School boards periodically run boundary (accommodation) reviews and can redraw catchments as enrolment shifts or new schools open. DistrictIQ reflects Waterloo Region DSB's current published boundary, but always confirm zoning directly with the board before making a purchase decision. How Ontario attendance boundaries work
How does Empire Public School compare to other Waterloo elementary schools?
On the 2024–2025 EQAO assessments, 76% of Empire Public School students met the provincial standard (composite) — higher than 13 of the 26 other Waterloo elementary schools with published results. EQAO is a benchmark of provincial-standard achievement, not a ranking of school quality; academic results are one factor among many.
How should I read the EQAO results for Empire Public School?
EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Waterloo elementary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.
How can I compare Empire Public School to other schools in Waterloo?
Open the Compare tool to line up Empire Public School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.
Does living in Empire Public School's catchment guarantee a spot?
Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Waterloo Region DSB.
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School & assessment data
EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.
School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).
School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.
Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.