Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School vs R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 456 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School
Oshawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,200 students
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,250 students
| Measure | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Oshawa, Ontario | R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #482 of 766 | #454 of 766 |
| National rank | #482 of 766 | #454 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,200 | 1,250 |
| Enrolment | 1,200 | 1,250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 82% | 84% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 6% | 18% |
| Special education | 23% | 24% |
| 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 | pauldwyer.dcdsb.ca/ | rsmclaughlin.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.4 vs 40.2).
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (53% vs 47%).
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 82%).
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 1,200.
- •Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School is a catholic school while R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute 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 Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School better than R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (43.4 vs 40.2 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 Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School and R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 456 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School: 1,200. R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School and R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School is 482nd of 766 and R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 454th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).