Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School vs R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 440 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
60 students
R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Oshawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,250 students
| Measure | Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School Ajax, Ontario | R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #454 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #454 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 60 | 1,250 |
| Enrolment | 60 | 1,250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 18% |
| Special education | 70% | 24% |
| 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 | Ajax | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fatherdonmaclellan.dcdsb.ca/ | rsmclaughlin.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 60.
- •Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is a catholic school while R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public 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 Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School better than R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School and R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 440 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School: 60. R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School and R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is unranked and R S Mclaughlin Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 454th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).