Fallingbrook Public School vs St Bernard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 353 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallingbrook Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
St Bernard Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Fallingbrook Public School Whitby, Ontario | St Bernard Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #673 of 3,871 | #548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #673 of 3,871 | #548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 34% | 10% |
| 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 | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fallingbrook.ddsb.ca | stbernard.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Bernard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.3 vs 72.5).
- •St Bernard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 79.7%).
- •St Bernard Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 82%).
- •Fallingbrook Public School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 270.
- •Fallingbrook Public School is a public school while St Bernard 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 Fallingbrook Public School better than St Bernard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernard Catholic School ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.5 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 Fallingbrook Public School and St Bernard Catholic School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fallingbrook Public School: 695. St Bernard Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fallingbrook Public School and St Bernard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Fallingbrook Public School is 673rd of 3,871 and St Bernard Catholic School is 548th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).