Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School vs Stephen G Saywell Public 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.
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
60 students
Stephen G Saywell Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
390 students
| Measure | Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School Ajax, Ontario | Stephen G Saywell Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | – | #1900 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #1900 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 60 | 390 |
| Enrolment | 60 | 390 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 25% |
| Special education | 70% | 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 | Ajax | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fatherdonmaclellan.dcdsb.ca/ | stephengsaywell.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Stephen G Saywell Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 60.
- •Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is a catholic school while Stephen G Saywell Public School 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 Stephen G Saywell Public 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 Stephen G Saywell Public School?
About 1.2 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. Stephen G Saywell Public School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School and Stephen G Saywell Public School rank in Ontario?
Father Donald MacLellan Catholic Sec Sch Catholic School is unranked and Stephen G Saywell Public School is 1900th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).