Dr S J Phillips Public School vs Hillsdale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 937 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr S J Phillips Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
Hillsdale Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
| Measure | Dr S J Phillips Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Hillsdale Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1745 of 3,871 | #3598 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1745 of 3,871 | #3598 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 465 | 175 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 175 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.3% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 77% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | phillips.ddsb.ca | hillsdale.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Dr S J Phillips Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.5 vs 15.6).
- •Dr S J Phillips Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Dr S J Phillips Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 48.7%).
- •Dr S J Phillips Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 175.
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 S J Phillips Public School better than Hillsdale Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr S J Phillips Public School ranks higher (54.5 vs 15.6 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 S J Phillips Public School and Hillsdale Public School?
About 937 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr S J Phillips Public School: 465. Hillsdale Public School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr S J Phillips Public School and Hillsdale Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr S J Phillips Public School is 1745th of 3,871 and Hillsdale Public School is 3598th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).