G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 718 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
305 students
| Measure | G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute Oshawa, Ontario | Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 3 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #766 of 766 | #3815 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #766 of 766 | #3815 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 510 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 20% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 54% | – |
| Low-income households | 22% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 10% |
| First language not English | 14% | 5% |
| 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 | glrobertscvi.ddsb.ca | coffey.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (6.0 vs 2.8).
- •G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 510 students compared with 305.
- •G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while Monsignor Philip Coffey 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 G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School ranks higher (6.0 vs 2.8 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 G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School?
About 718 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 510. Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School rank in Ontario?
G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 766th of 766 and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School is 3815th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).