Southside Public School vs St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary 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.
Southside Public School
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
395 students
St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
| Measure | Southside Public School Woodstock, Ontario | St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1587 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1587 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 395 | – |
| Enrolment | 395 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | – |
| First language not English | 20% | – |
| Special education | 5% | – |
| 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 | Woodstock | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/Southside.cfm | www.wcdsb.ca/programs-and-services/st-don-bosco-catholic-secondary-school/ |
The verdict
- •Southside Public School is a public school while St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary 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 Southside Public School better than St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School?
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 Southside Public School and St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Kitchener in Ontario.
How do Southside Public School and St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Southside Public School is 1587th of 3,871 and St Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).