St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School vs Waverly Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Waverly Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
440 students
| Measure | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario | Waverly Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3030 of 3,871 | #2954 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3030 of 3,871 | #2954 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 440 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55% | 60% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 20% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | aquinas.dcdsb.ca | waverly.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Waverly Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (32.0 vs 30.1).
- •Waverly Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (60% vs 55%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72% vs 60.7%).
- •Waverly Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 430.
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is a catholic school while Waverly 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 Waverly Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Waverly Public School ranks higher (32.0 vs 30.1 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 Waverly Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School: 430. Waverly Public School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Waverly Public School rank in Ontario?
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is 3030th of 3,871 and Waverly Public School is 2954th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).