Durham Alternative Secondary School vs Mary Street Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham Alternative Secondary School
Oshawa · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
485 students
Mary Street Community School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Durham Alternative Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario | Mary Street Community School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3338 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3338 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 485 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 485 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 15% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 45% | 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 | dass.ddsb.ca | marystreet.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Durham Alternative Secondary School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 220.
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 Durham Alternative Secondary School better than Mary Street Community 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 Durham Alternative Secondary School and Mary Street Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Durham Alternative Secondary School: 485. Mary Street Community School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Durham Alternative Secondary School and Mary Street Community School rank in Ontario?
Durham Alternative Secondary School is unranked and Mary Street Community School is 3338th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).