Elsie MacGill Public School vs Maxwell Heights Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 678 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsie MacGill Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
| Measure | Elsie MacGill Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Maxwell Heights Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1584 of 3,871 | #266 of 766 |
| National rank | #1584 of 3,871 | #266 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 575 | 1,765 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 1,765 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 52% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 36% | 24% |
| Special education | 11% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | elsiemacgill.ddsb.ca | maxwellheights.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 57.0).
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 575.
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 Elsie MacGill Public School better than Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Maxwell Heights Secondary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 57.0 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 Elsie MacGill Public School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School?
About 678 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elsie MacGill Public School: 575. Maxwell Heights Secondary School: 1,765. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elsie MacGill Public School and Maxwell Heights Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Elsie MacGill Public School is 1584th of 3,871 and Maxwell Heights Secondary School is 266th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).