Hillsdale Public School vs Walter E Harris Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 338 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsdale Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
175 students
Walter E Harris Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | Hillsdale Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Walter E Harris Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3598 of 3,871 | #1263 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3598 of 3,871 | #1263 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.7% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | hillsdale.ddsb.ca | waltereharris.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Walter E Harris Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 15.6).
- •Walter E Harris Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63% vs 53.3%).
- •Walter E Harris Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 48.7%).
- •Walter E Harris Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 175.
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 Hillsdale Public School better than Walter E Harris Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Walter E Harris Public School ranks higher (61.7 vs 15.6 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 Hillsdale Public School and Walter E Harris Public School?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillsdale Public School: 175. Walter E Harris Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillsdale Public School and Walter E Harris Public School rank in Ontario?
Hillsdale Public School is 3598th of 3,871 and Walter E Harris Public School is 1263rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).