Lakeshore Catholic High School vs Oakwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeshore Catholic High School
Port Colborne · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
680 students
Oakwood Public School
Port Colborne · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Lakeshore Catholic High School Port Colborne, Ontario | Oakwood Public School Port Colborne, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #398 of 766 | #292 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #398 of 766 | #292 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 680 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 680 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 24% | 25% |
| 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 | Port Colborne | Port Colborne |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.lakeshorecatholic.ca/ | oakwood.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.6 vs 49.4).
- •Lakeshore Catholic High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 245.
- •Lakeshore Catholic High School is a catholic school while Oakwood Public School is a public 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 Lakeshore Catholic High School better than Oakwood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Oakwood Public School ranks higher (80.6 vs 49.4 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 Lakeshore Catholic High School and Oakwood Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Port Colborne and Port Colborne in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakeshore Catholic High School: 680. Oakwood Public School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakeshore Catholic High School and Oakwood Public School rank in Ontario?
Lakeshore Catholic High School is 398th of 766 and Oakwood Public School is 292nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).