Chris Hadfield Public School vs St Leo Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chris Hadfield Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
St Leo Catholic School
Brooklin · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Chris Hadfield Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Leo Catholic School Brooklin, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #898 of 3,871 | #2438 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #898 of 3,871 | #2438 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 700 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 700 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.3% | 48% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 9% | 0% |
| Special education | 11% | 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 | Whitby | Brooklin |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chrishadfield.ddsb.ca | stleo.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Chris Hadfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.4 vs 41.9).
- •Chris Hadfield Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 48%).
- •Chris Hadfield Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 68.3%).
- •Chris Hadfield Public School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 195.
- •Chris Hadfield Public School is a public school while St Leo Catholic School is a catholic 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 Chris Hadfield Public School better than St Leo Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chris Hadfield Public School ranks higher (68.4 vs 41.9 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 Chris Hadfield Public School and St Leo Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Brooklin in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chris Hadfield Public School: 700. St Leo Catholic School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chris Hadfield Public School and St Leo Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Chris Hadfield Public School is 898th of 3,871 and St Leo Catholic School is 2438th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).