Lakewoods Public School vs Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 850 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewoods Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
305 students
| Measure | Lakewoods Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 24 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3284 of 3,871 | #3815 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3284 of 3,871 | #3815 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 325 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 33.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 41% | 48.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | lakewoods.ddsb.ca | coffey.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Lakewoods Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (24.4 vs 6.0).
- •Lakewoods Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 33.3%).
- •Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (48.7% vs 41%).
- •Lakewoods Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 305.
- •Lakewoods Public School is a public school while Monsignor Philip Coffey 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 Lakewoods Public School better than Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lakewoods Public School ranks higher (24.4 vs 6.0 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 Lakewoods Public School and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lakewoods Public School: 325. Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lakewoods Public School and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lakewoods Public School is 3284th of 3,871 and Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School is 3815th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).