Colonel J E Farewell Public School vs Donald A Wilson Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 871 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel J E Farewell Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
Donald A Wilson Secondary School
Whitby · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,275 students
| Measure | Colonel J E Farewell Public School Whitby, Ontario | Donald A Wilson Secondary School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #966 of 3,871 | #34 of 766 |
| National rank | #966 of 3,871 | #34 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 575 | 1,275 |
| Enrolment | 575 | 1,275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 76% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 94% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 19% | 26% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | colfarewell.ddsb.ca | donaldawilsonss.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Donald A Wilson Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.7 vs 67.1).
- •Donald A Wilson Secondary School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 575.
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 Colonel J E Farewell Public School better than Donald A Wilson Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Donald A Wilson Secondary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 67.1 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 Colonel J E Farewell Public School and Donald A Wilson Secondary School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Colonel J E Farewell Public School: 575. Donald A Wilson Secondary School: 1,275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Colonel J E Farewell Public School and Donald A Wilson Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Colonel J E Farewell Public School is 966th of 3,871 and Donald A Wilson Secondary School is 34th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).