O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Walter E Harris Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,410 students
Walter E Harris Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
455 students
| Measure | O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute Oshawa, Ontario | Walter E Harris Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #490 of 766 | #1263 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #490 of 766 | #1263 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,410 | 455 |
| Enrolment | 1,410 | 455 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 19% | 15% |
| Special education | 26% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | oneillcvi.ddsb.ca | waltereharris.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Walter E Harris Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 39.9).
- •O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 455.
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 O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Walter E Harris Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Walter E Harris Public School ranks higher (61.7 vs 39.9 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 O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Walter E Harris Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,410. Walter E Harris Public School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Walter E Harris Public School rank in Ontario?
O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 490th of 766 and Walter E Harris Public School is 1263rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).