Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School vs Woodroffe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
Woodroffe High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
900 students
| Measure | Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School Ottawa, Ontario | Woodroffe High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 20 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3440 of 3,871 | #625 of 766 |
| National rank | #3440 of 3,871 | #625 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 195 | 900 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 900 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 81% |
| Low-income households | 30% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 7% |
| First language not English | 25% | 44% |
| Special education | 20% | 27% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dfj.ocsb.ca | woodroffehs.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Woodroffe High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (25.8 vs 20.2).
- •Woodroffe High School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 195.
- •Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Woodroffe High School is a public 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 F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School better than Woodroffe High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Woodroffe High School ranks higher (25.8 vs 20.2 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 F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School and Woodroffe High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School: 195. Woodroffe High School: 900. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School and Woodroffe High School rank in Ontario?
Dr F J McDonald Catholic Elementary School is 3440th of 3,871 and Woodroffe High School is 625th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).