Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School vs Sinclair Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 894 m 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
Sinclair Secondary School
Whitby · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,655 students
| Measure | Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School Whitby, Ontario | Sinclair Secondary School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #230 of 766 | #139 of 766 |
| National rank | #230 of 766 | #139 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,125 | 1,655 |
| Enrolment | 1,125 | 1,655 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 8% | 25% |
| Special education | 19% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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/ | sinclairss.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Sinclair Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 64.4).
- •Sinclair Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 55%).
- •Sinclair Secondary School is the larger school with 1,655 students compared with 1,125.
- •Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Sinclair Secondary 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 Sinclair Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sinclair Secondary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 64.4 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 Sinclair Secondary School?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School: 1,125. Sinclair Secondary School: 1,655. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School and Sinclair Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is 230th of 766 and Sinclair Secondary School is 139th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).