Clara Hughes Public School vs St John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clara Hughes Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
St John XXIII Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
300 students
| Measure | Clara Hughes Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St John XXIII Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3437 of 3,871 | #2320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3437 of 3,871 | #2320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 700 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 53.3% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 5% |
| Special education | 8% | 20% |
| 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 | clarahughes.ddsb.ca/ | johnxxiii.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St John XXIII Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.0 vs 20.3).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 54%).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 53.3%).
- •Clara Hughes Public School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 300.
- •Clara Hughes Public School is a public school while St John XXIII 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 Clara Hughes Public School better than St John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John XXIII Catholic School ranks higher (44.0 vs 20.3 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 Clara Hughes Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clara Hughes Public School: 700. St John XXIII Catholic School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clara Hughes Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Clara Hughes Public School is 3437th of 3,871 and St John XXIII Catholic School is 2320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).