R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs Sherwood Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 107 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,250 students
Sherwood Secondary School
Hamilton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,255 students
| Measure | R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute Oshawa, Ontario | Sherwood Secondary School Hamilton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #454 of 766 | #631 of 766 |
| National rank | #454 of 766 | #631 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,250 | 1,255 |
| Enrolment | 1,250 | 1,255 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 53% | 39% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 79% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 18% | 15% |
| Special education | 24% | 24% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Hamilton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rsmclaughlin.ddsb.ca | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/sherwood/ |
The verdict
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.4 vs 25.0).
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (53% vs 39%).
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 79%).
- •Sherwood Secondary School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 1,250.
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 R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than Sherwood Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute ranks higher (43.4 vs 25.0 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 R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Sherwood Secondary School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Hamilton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,250. Sherwood Secondary School: 1,255. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute and Sherwood Secondary School rank in Ontario?
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 454th of 766 and Sherwood Secondary School is 631st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).