Donald A Wilson Secondary School vs St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald A Wilson Secondary School
Whitby · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,275 students
St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
| Measure | Donald A Wilson Secondary School Whitby, Ontario | St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #34 of 766 | #1317 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #34 of 766 | #1317 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,275 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 1,275 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 76% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 26% | 10% |
| Special education | 14% | 11% |
| 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 | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | donaldawilsonss.ddsb.ca | stluke.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Donald A Wilson Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.7 vs 60.5).
- •Donald A Wilson Secondary School is the larger school with 1,275 students compared with 620.
- •Donald A Wilson Secondary School is a public school while St Luke the Evangelist 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 Donald A Wilson Secondary School better than St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Donald A Wilson Secondary School ranks higher (85.7 vs 60.5 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 Donald A Wilson Secondary School and St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Donald A Wilson Secondary School: 1,275. St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Donald A Wilson Secondary School and St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Donald A Wilson Secondary School is 34th of 766 and St Luke the Evangelist Catholic School is 1317th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).