Glen Street Public School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Street Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Glen Street Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 4 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3852 of 3,871 | #3030 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3852 of 3,871 | #3030 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 375 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 375 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 37% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 20% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | glenstreet.ddsb.ca | aquinas.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (30.1 vs 3.8).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55% vs 37%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 20%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 375.
- •Glen Street Public School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Glen Street Public School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks higher (30.1 vs 3.8 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 Glen Street Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Street Public School: 375. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Street Public School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Glen Street Public School is 3852nd of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 3030th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).