David Bouchard Public School vs St Hedwig Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 431 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Bouchard Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
St Hedwig Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
190 students
| Measure | David Bouchard Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St Hedwig Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3766 of 3,871 | #3477 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3766 of 3,871 | #3477 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 505 | 190 |
| Enrolment | 505 | 190 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 53% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 18% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 11% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 16% | 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 | davidbouchard.ddsb.ca | sthedwig.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Hedwig Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.3 vs 8.3).
- •St Hedwig Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 53%).
- •David Bouchard Public School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 190.
- •David Bouchard Public School is a public school while St Hedwig 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 David Bouchard Public School better than St Hedwig Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Hedwig Catholic School ranks higher (19.3 vs 8.3 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 David Bouchard Public School and St Hedwig Catholic School?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Bouchard Public School: 505. St Hedwig Catholic School: 190. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Bouchard Public School and St Hedwig Catholic School rank in Ontario?
David Bouchard Public School is 3766th of 3,871 and St Hedwig Catholic School is 3477th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).