Harwood Public School vs St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 556 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harwood Public School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
190 students
St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
825 students
| Measure | Harwood Public School York, Ontario | St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3666 of 3,871 | #660 of 766 |
| National rank | #3666 of 3,871 | #660 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 190 | 825 |
| Enrolment | 190 | 825 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 78% |
| Low-income households | 15% | 13% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 30% | 42% |
| Special education | 10% | 30% |
| 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/harwood | www.tcdsb.org/schools/stoscarromero |
The verdict
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (20.8 vs 12.8).
- •St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 825 students compared with 190.
- •Harwood Public School is a public school while St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary 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 Harwood Public School better than St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (20.8 vs 12.8 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 Harwood Public School and St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School?
About 556 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harwood Public School: 190. St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harwood Public School and St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Harwood Public School is 3666th of 3,871 and St Oscar Romero Catholic Secondary School is 660th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).