Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School vs St Christopher Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km 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
St Christopher Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Oshawa, Ontario | St Christopher Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #482 of 766 | #3192 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #482 of 766 | #3192 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,200 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 1,200 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 82% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 6% | 12% |
| Special education | 23% | 19% |
| 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/ | christopher.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (40.2 vs 26.4).
- •Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 540.
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 St Christopher Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School ranks higher (40.2 vs 26.4 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 Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School and St Christopher Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School: 1,200. St Christopher Catholic School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School and St Christopher Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School is 482nd of 766 and St Christopher Catholic School is 3192nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).