College Hill Public School vs Durham Alternative Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Hill Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
295 students
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Oshawa · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
485 students
| Measure | College Hill Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Durham Alternative Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3523 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3523 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 295 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 59% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 45% |
| 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 | collegehill.ddsb.ca | dass.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Durham Alternative Secondary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 295.
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 College Hill Public School better than Durham Alternative Secondary 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 College Hill Public School and Durham Alternative Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
College Hill Public School: 295. Durham Alternative Secondary School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do College Hill Public School and Durham Alternative Secondary School rank in Ontario?
College Hill Public School is 3523rd of 3,871 and Durham Alternative Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).