R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute vs St Paul Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 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
St Paul Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
425 students
| Measure | R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute Oshawa, Ontario | St Paul Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #454 of 766 | #800 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #454 of 766 | #800 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,250 | 425 |
| Enrolment | 1,250 | 425 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 53% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 18% | 5% |
| Special education | 24% | 10% |
| 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 | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | rsmclaughlin.ddsb.ca | stpaul.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (70.2 vs 43.4).
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 425.
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public school while St Paul Catholic 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 R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute better than St Paul Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic School ranks higher (70.2 vs 43.4 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 St Paul Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,250. St Paul Catholic School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute and St Paul Catholic School rank in Ontario?
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 454th of 766 and St Paul Catholic School is 800th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).