Public Secondary · Oshawa

Durham Alternative Secondary School

240 Simcoe Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H4H4 · Durham DSB

Durham Alternative Secondary School is a Durham DSB Public secondary school in Oshawa, serving 9-12. Homes near the school sit in Central, O'Neill and Vanier.

Grades: 9-12
Students: 485
Language: English
Established: 1984

—: EQAO composite
196: Homes Nearby
$625K: Median Price
36Days: Median DOM

Informational — not a ranking.

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School Performance

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School Location

Map of Durham Alternative Secondary School, Oshawa

Address: 240 Simcoe Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H4H4
Phone: 905-579-1990
Website: dass.ddsb.ca

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G L Roberts Collegiate and Vocational Institute

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Homes Near This School

Homes near Durham Alternative Secondary School, by distance.

196 homes near Durham Alternative Secondary School

$625K

Median Price

36 days

Median Days on Market

Detached 74%

Most common

Property type breakdown

Detached 74%Townhomes 7%Condos 10%Semi 9%

New

$499,999

212 Court Street
Oshawa

Central

52700–1,100 ft²38.25 × 81.92 ft

Detached

Listed by Homelife/Future Realty Inc.

Listed 16h ago

New

$599,000

246 Mary Street North
Oshawa

100 Arlington Avenue
Oshawa

O'Neill

42700–1,100 ft²40.04 × 132.65 ft

Detached

Listed by Exit Realty Group

Listed 20h ago

New

$799,900

678 King Street West
Oshawa

McLaughlin

541,500–2,000 ft²79.13 × 185.3 ft

Detached

Listed by Dan Plowman Team Realty Inc.

Listed 21h ago

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Frequently Asked

What grades does Durham Alternative Secondary School serve?

Durham Alternative Secondary School serves 9-12 (secondary). It is part of Durham DSB.

Which school board runs Durham Alternative Secondary School?

Durham Alternative Secondary School is a Durham DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Durham DSB, not by DistrictIQ.

How many homes are for sale near Durham Alternative Secondary School?

As of the latest listing sync there are 196 homes for sale and 146 homes for lease near Durham Alternative Secondary School, with a median asking price of $625K. They're sorted by proximity to the school — use the explorer above to filter by sale or lease, property type and community.

Are detached homes available near Durham Alternative Secondary School?

Yes. 130 of the currently listed homes near the school are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $625K.

How is "nearby" measured?

By straight-line distance from Durham Alternative Secondary School, not by neighbourhood name. We show homes within roughly 3 km of a secondary school; when fewer homes fall inside that range, we show the closest few instead so the list is never empty.

Which Oshawa communities are near Durham Alternative Secondary School?

Homes near Durham Alternative Secondary School are concentrated in Central, O'Neill and Vanier. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.

How should I read the EQAO results for Durham Alternative Secondary School?

EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Oshawa secondary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.

How can I compare Durham Alternative Secondary School to other schools in Oshawa?

Open the Compare tool to line up Durham Alternative Secondary School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.

Does living near Durham Alternative Secondary School guarantee a spot?

No. Proximity is a convenience signal, not an enrolment guarantee — placement depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Durham DSB.

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School & assessment data

EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.

School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).

School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.

Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.