Northern Dancer Public School vs Waaban PS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
Waaban PS
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
| Measure | Northern Dancer Public School Oshawa, Ontario | Waaban PS Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1157 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1157 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 840 | – |
| Enrolment | 840 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | – |
| First language not English | 39% | – |
| Special education | 10% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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
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 Waaban PS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northern Dancer Public School and Waaban PS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
How do Northern Dancer Public School and Waaban PS rank in Ontario?
Northern Dancer Public School is 1157th of 3,871 and Waaban PS is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).