Sherwood Public School vs St John Bosco Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 531 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
St John Bosco Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
485 students
| Measure | Sherwood Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St John Bosco Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2892 of 3,871 | #1499 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2892 of 3,871 | #1499 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 605 | 485 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 485 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 62% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 31% | 5% |
| Special education | 13% | 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 | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sherwood.ddsb.ca | johnbosco.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St John Bosco Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.5 vs 33.5).
- •St John Bosco Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 59.7%).
- •St John Bosco Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 62%).
- •Sherwood Public School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 485.
- •Sherwood Public School is a public school while St John Bosco 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 Sherwood Public School better than St John Bosco Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John Bosco Catholic School ranks higher (58.5 vs 33.5 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 Sherwood Public School and St John Bosco Catholic School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sherwood Public School: 605. St John Bosco Catholic School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sherwood Public School and St John Bosco Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sherwood Public School is 2892nd of 3,871 and St John Bosco Catholic School is 1499th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).