Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School vs Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 322 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
60 students
| Measure | Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #2586 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #2586 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 420 | 60 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 60 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 70% |
| 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 | Oshawa | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | adelaide.ddsb.ca | fatherdonmaclellan.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 60.
- •Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School is a public school while Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is a catholic 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 Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School better than Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School and Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School: 420. Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School and Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School is 2586th of 3,871 and Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).