Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School vs St Christopher Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km 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
St Christopher Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
| Measure | Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School Ajax, Ontario | St Christopher Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #3192 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #3192 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 60 | 540 |
| Enrolment | 60 | 540 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 36.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 0% | 12% |
| Special education | 70% | 19% |
| 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/ | christopher.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Christopher Catholic School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 60.
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 St Christopher Catholic School?
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 St Christopher Catholic School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School: 60. St Christopher Catholic School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School and St Christopher Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is unranked and St Christopher Catholic School is 3192nd of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).