Sinclair Secondary School vs St Bernard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 963 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sinclair Secondary School
Whitby · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,655 students
St Bernard Catholic School
Whitby · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Sinclair Secondary School Whitby, Ontario | St Bernard Catholic School Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #139 of 766 | #548 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #139 of 766 | #548 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,655 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 1,655 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 66% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 10% |
| Special education | 19% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | sinclairss.ddsb.ca | stbernard.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Bernard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.3 vs 73.1).
- •Sinclair Secondary School is the larger school with 1,655 students compared with 270.
- •Sinclair Secondary School is a public school while St Bernard Catholic School is a catholic 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 Sinclair Secondary School better than St Bernard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Bernard Catholic School ranks higher (75.3 vs 73.1 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 Sinclair Secondary School and St Bernard Catholic School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Sinclair Secondary School: 1,655. St Bernard Catholic School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Sinclair Secondary School and St Bernard Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Sinclair Secondary School is 139th of 766 and St Bernard Catholic School is 548th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).