Gladys Speers Public School vs St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Speers Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
330 students
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Gladys Speers Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #805 of 3,871 | #242 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #805 of 3,871 | #242 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 330 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 330 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.3% | 99% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 12% |
| Special education | 15% | 11% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | gla.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/domi/ |
The verdict
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.5 vs 70.0).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 73.3%).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (99% vs 86.3%).
- •St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 330.
- •Gladys Speers Public School is a public school while St. Dominic Catholic Elementary 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 Gladys Speers Public School better than St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (82.5 vs 70.0 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 Gladys Speers Public School and St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gladys Speers Public School: 330. St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gladys Speers Public School and St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Gladys Speers Public School is 805th of 3,871 and St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School is 242nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).