Norman G. Powers Public School vs Seneca Trail Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman G. Powers Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
640 students
Seneca Trail Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | Norman G. Powers Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Seneca Trail Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1877 of 3,871 | #1083 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1877 of 3,871 | #1083 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 640 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 640 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 67.7% | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 28% | 35% |
| Special education | 11% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | normangpowers.ddsb.ca | senecatrail.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Seneca Trail Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.0 vs 52.0).
- •Seneca Trail Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Seneca Trail Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76% vs 67.7%).
- •Norman G. Powers Public School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 610.
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 Norman G. Powers Public School better than Seneca Trail Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Seneca Trail Public School ranks higher (65.0 vs 52.0 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 Norman G. Powers Public School and Seneca Trail Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Norman G. Powers Public School: 640. Seneca Trail Public School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Norman G. Powers Public School and Seneca Trail Public School rank in Ontario?
Norman G. Powers Public School is 1877th of 3,871 and Seneca Trail Public School is 1083rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).