Elsie MacGill Public School vs St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km 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
St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
635 students
| Measure | Elsie MacGill Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1584 of 3,871 | #2269 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1584 of 3,871 | #2269 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | 635 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 635 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 65.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 36% | 7% |
| Special education | 11% | 12% |
| 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 | elsiemacgill.ddsb.ca | stkateri.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Elsie MacGill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.0 vs 45.1).
- •St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Elsie MacGill Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 69.7%).
- •St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 575.
- •Elsie MacGill Public School is a public school while St Kateri Tekakwitha 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 Elsie MacGill Public School better than St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elsie MacGill Public School ranks higher (57.0 vs 45.1 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 St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elsie MacGill Public School: 575. St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elsie MacGill Public School and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Elsie MacGill Public School is 1584th of 3,871 and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School is 2269th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).