Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School vs St Bernard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 118 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
St Bernard Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School Whitby, Ontario | St Bernard Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #230 of 766 | #548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #230 of 766 | #548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,125 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 1,125 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 55% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 19% | 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | austin.dcdsb.ca/ | stbernard.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Bernard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.3 vs 64.4).
- •Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,125 students compared with 270.
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 St Bernard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernard Catholic School ranks higher (75.3 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 St Bernard Catholic School?
About 118 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. St Bernard Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School and St Bernard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Father Leo J Austin Catholic Secondary School is 230th of 766 and St Bernard Catholic School is 548th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).