Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School vs St Christopher Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 798 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
St Christopher Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St Christopher Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2586 of 3,871 | #3192 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2586 of 3,871 | #3192 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.3% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 15% | 12% |
| Special education | 15% | 19% |
| 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 | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | adelaide.ddsb.ca | christopher.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.6 vs 26.4).
- •Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (53% vs 36.7%).
- •Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 64.7%).
- •St Christopher Catholic School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 420.
- •Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School is a public school while St Christopher 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 St Christopher Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School ranks higher (38.6 vs 26.4 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 Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School and St Christopher Catholic School?
About 798 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School: 420. St Christopher Catholic School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School and St Christopher Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Adelaide Mclaughlin Public School is 2586th of 3,871 and St Christopher Catholic School is 3192nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).