Brooklin High School vs Rick Hansen Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 71 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklin High School
Whitby · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,415 students
Rick Hansen Secondary School
Mississauga · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,415 students
| Measure | Brooklin High School Whitby, Ontario | Rick Hansen Secondary School Mississauga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #99 of 766 | #455 of 766 |
| National rank | #99 of 766 | #455 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,415 | 1,415 |
| Enrolment | 1,415 | 1,415 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 62% | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 3% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 6% | 71% |
| Special education | 21% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Whitby | Mississauga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | Brooklinhs.ddsb.ca | schools.peelschools.org/sec/rickhansen/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Brooklin High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.2 vs 43.4).
- •Brooklin High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (62% vs 50%).
- •Brooklin High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 83%).
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 Brooklin High School better than Rick Hansen Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Brooklin High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 43.4 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 Brooklin High School and Rick Hansen Secondary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Mississauga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brooklin High School: 1,415. Rick Hansen Secondary School: 1,415. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brooklin High School and Rick Hansen Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Brooklin High School is 99th of 766 and Rick Hansen Secondary School is 455th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).