Maxwell Heights Secondary School vs St Joseph Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Heights Secondary School
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,765 students
St Joseph Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
560 students
| Measure | Maxwell Heights Secondary School Oshawa, Ontario | St Joseph Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #266 of 766 | #3123 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #266 of 766 | #3123 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,765 | 560 |
| Enrolment | 1,765 | 560 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 59.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 52% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 24% | 3% |
| Special education | 20% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | maxwellheights.ddsb.ca | stjoseph.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 27.2).
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School is the larger school with 1,765 students compared with 560.
- •Maxwell Heights Secondary School is a public school while St Joseph 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 Maxwell Heights Secondary School better than St Joseph Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Maxwell Heights Secondary School ranks higher (61.7 vs 27.2 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 Maxwell Heights Secondary School and St Joseph Catholic School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Maxwell Heights Secondary School: 1,765. St Joseph Catholic School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Maxwell Heights Secondary School and St Joseph Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Maxwell Heights Secondary School is 266th of 766 and St Joseph Catholic School is 3123rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).