St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School vs Village Union Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
Village Union Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
625 students
| Measure | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario | Village Union Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3030 of 3,871 | #3821 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3030 of 3,871 | #3821 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 625 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 625 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55% | 43% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 48.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 22% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 11% |
| First language not English | 10% | 18% |
| Special education | 15% | 20% |
| 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 | aquinas.dcdsb.ca | villageunion.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (30.1 vs 5.6).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55% vs 43%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 48.3%).
- •Village Union Public School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 430.
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a catholic school while Village Union Public School is a public 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 St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School better than Village Union Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School ranks higher (30.1 vs 5.6 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 St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Village Union Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 430. Village Union Public School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Village Union Public School rank in Ontario?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 3030th of 3,871 and Village Union Public School is 3821st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).