Dr C F Cannon Public School vs Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 561 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr C F Cannon Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
305 students
| Measure | Dr C F Cannon Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3626 of 3,871 | #3815 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3626 of 3,871 | #3815 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 435 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 34% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | cannon.ddsb.ca | coffey.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr C F Cannon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (14.2 vs 6.0).
- •Dr C F Cannon Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 33.3%).
- •Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (48.7% vs 34%).
- •Dr C F Cannon Public School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 305.
- •Dr C F Cannon Public School is a public school while Monsignor Philip Coffey 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 Dr C F Cannon Public School better than Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr C F Cannon Public School ranks higher (14.2 vs 6.0 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 Dr C F Cannon Public School and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School?
About 561 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr C F Cannon Public School: 435. Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr C F Cannon Public School and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Dr C F Cannon Public School is 3626th of 3,871 and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School is 3815th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).