Cedar Valley SS vs Northern Dancer Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Valley SS
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
Northern Dancer Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
840 students
| Measure | Cedar Valley SS Oshawa, Ontario | Northern Dancer Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1157 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #1157 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | – | 840 |
| Enrolment | – | 840 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 39% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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 | – | northerndancer.ddsb.ca/ |
The verdict
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 Cedar Valley SS better than Northern Dancer Public 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 Cedar Valley SS and Northern Dancer Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
How do Cedar Valley SS and Northern Dancer Public School rank in Ontario?
Cedar Valley SS is unranked and Northern Dancer Public School is 1157th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).