Northern Dancer Public School vs St Anne Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Dancer Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
840 students
St Anne Catholic Elementary School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
770 students
| Measure | Northern Dancer Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St Anne Catholic Elementary School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1157 of 3,871 | #2076 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1157 of 3,871 | #2076 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 840 | 770 |
| Enrolment | 840 | 770 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 62.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 39% | 9% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | northerndancer.ddsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Northern Dancer Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.6 vs 48.7).
- •Northern Dancer Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Northern Dancer Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 79%).
- •Northern Dancer Public School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 770.
- •Northern Dancer Public School is a public school while St Anne Catholic Elementary 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 Northern Dancer Public School better than St Anne Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Northern Dancer Public School ranks higher (63.6 vs 48.7 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 Northern Dancer Public School and St Anne Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Northern Dancer Public School: 840. St Anne Catholic Elementary School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Northern Dancer Public School and St Anne Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Northern Dancer Public School is 1157th of 3,871 and St Anne Catholic Elementary School is 2076th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).