Public Secondary · Oshawa

Maxwell Heights Secondary School

1100 Coldstream Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1K0N1 · Durham DSB

Maxwell Heights Secondary School is a Durham DSB Public secondary school in Oshawa, serving 9-12. Homes in its catchment sit in Taunton, Pinecrest and Centennial. Every home shown below falls inside the Durham DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.

Grades: 9-12
Students: 1,765
Language: English
Established: 2009

ProgramsRegular Track

72%: EQAO composite
78: Homes in Catchment
$999K: Median Price
30Days: Median DOM

Informational — not a ranking.

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School Performance

72%

EQAO Score

+11 pts

vs Oshawa

+2 pts

vs Durham DSB

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Grade 9

Mathematics

52%

Oshawa secondary avg: 42%

OSSLT

Literacy

91%

Oshawa secondary avg: 80%

School Location

Map of Maxwell Heights Secondary School, Oshawa

Address: 1100 Coldstream Drive, Oshawa, Ontario, L1K0N1
Website: maxwellheights.ddsb.ca

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The closest secondary schools by distance — EQAO shown for reference, not a ranking.

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Public Secondary

Eastdale Collegiate and Vocational Institute

9-12 · 1,400 students · 4.1 km

EQAO · 55% · Grade 9, OSSLT

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Public Secondary

O'Neill Collegiate and Vocational Institute

9-12 · 1,410 students · 4.7 km

EQAO · 67% · Grade 9, OSSLT

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Catholic Secondary

Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School

9-12 · 1,200 students · 5.1 km

EQAO · 65% · Grade 9, OSSLT

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Public Secondary

R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute

9-12 · 1,250 students · 5.3 km

EQAO · 69% · Grade 9, OSSLT

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Public Secondary

Durham Alternative Secondary School

9-12 · 485 students · 6.4 km

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Catholic Secondary

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School

9-12 · 435 students · 7.4 km

EQAO · 63% · Grade 9, OSSLT

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Homes in this Catchment

Homes zoned for Maxwell Heights Secondary School, inside its attendance boundary.

78 homes in Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment

$999K

Median Price

30 days

Median Days on Market

Detached 96%

Most common

Property type breakdown

Detached 96%Semi 4%

$988,800

1993 Cocklin Crescent
Oshawa

Taunton

432,000–2,500 ft²36.12 × 90.3 ft

Detached

Listed by Aimhome Realty Inc.

Listed 5d ago

$849,900

1477 Greenvalley Trail
Oshawa

Taunton

321,100–1,500 ft²44.29 × 124.67 ft

Detached

Listed by Royal Lepage Frank Real Estate

Listed 5d ago

1809 Jack Glen Street, Oshawa, ON L1K 0W3

7 days on market

$1,075,000

1809 Jack Glen Street
Oshawa

Taunton

442,500–3,000 ft²46 × 113 ft

Detached

Listed by Get Home Realty Inc.

Listed 6d ago

1571 Quail Run Drive, Oshawa, ON L1K 0E1

7 days on market

$1,100,000

1571 Quail Run Drive
Oshawa

Taunton

753,000–3,500 ft²44.29 × 109.91 ft

Detached

Listed by Re/Max Hallmark Fraser Group Realty

Listed 6d ago

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The Maxwell Heights Secondary School attendance boundary, drawn from Durham DSB’s current map — with every home for sale inside it.

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Nearby catchments

Other Oshawa schools with mapped attendance boundaries near Maxwell Heights Secondary School.

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Frequently Asked

What grades does Maxwell Heights Secondary School serve?

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

Which school board runs Maxwell Heights Secondary School?

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

Does Maxwell Heights Secondary School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?

Maxwell Heights Secondary School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Durham DSB.

How many homes are for sale in Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment?

As of the latest listing sync there are 78 homes for sale and 39 homes for lease in Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment, with a median asking price of $999K. These are homes zoned for Maxwell Heights Secondary School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to filter by sale or lease, property type and community.

Are detached homes available in Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment?

Yes. 74 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $999K.

How are catchment homes determined for Maxwell Heights Secondary School?

These are active listings whose address falls inside Maxwell Heights Secondary School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the Maxwell Heights Secondary School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Durham DSB.

Which Oshawa communities does Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment cover?

Homes in Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment are concentrated in Taunton, Pinecrest and Centennial. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.

How should I read the EQAO results for Maxwell Heights 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 Maxwell Heights Secondary School to other schools in Oshawa?

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

Does living in Maxwell Heights Secondary School's catchment guarantee a spot?

Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still 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.