Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School vs John Dryden Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School
Whitby · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,125 students
John Dryden Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
680 students
| Measure | Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School Whitby, Ontario | John Dryden Public School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #230 of 766 | #1416 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #230 of 766 | #1416 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 680 |
| Enrolment | 1,125 | 680 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 8% | 24% |
| Special education | 19% | 6% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | austin.dcdsb.ca/ | johndryden.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.4 vs 59.2).
- •Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 680.
- •Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while John Dryden 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 Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School better than John Dryden Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (64.4 vs 59.2 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 Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School and John Dryden Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School: 1,125. John Dryden Public School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School and John Dryden Public School rank in Ontario?
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is 230th of 766 and John Dryden Public School is 1416th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).