Catholic secondary · Whitby
Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School
Use this Whitby school guide to check the essentials: Grades 9–12, English and the school’s official enrolment information. Keep your child’s needs and the exact home address at the centre of the decision.
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Teaching language
- English
- School board
- Durham Catholic District School Board
- Address
- 1020 Dryden Boulevard, Whitby, Ontario
- Municipality
- Whitby
School-specific context
Father Leo J. Austin Catholic Secondary School is a Whitby high school on Dryden Boulevard. The school began in temporary accommodation in 1989 and moved into its permanent home in 1990, taking its name from a local advocate for Catholic education.
Whitby history
The school honours Father Leo J. Austin, a former pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish who helped establish Catholic schools in the area. Its official history describes the move to Dryden Boulevard in 1990.
Planning the transition
Families should review current courses, learning supports and guidance information for the student’s pathway. Ask Durham Catholic to confirm the designated school and program for the home’s exact address.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE A HOME
Check the address.
Confirm the program.
A nearby home or a shared municipality does not guarantee a place. Ask the board about attendance boundaries and the school about any separate entry requirements.
Considering a home in Whitby?
Explore the municipality once you have checked the school’s entry rules. These searches do not establish distance, school boundaries, transportation or admission.
Official sources and check dates
- Official school information Source checked Oct 3, 2026
- Durham Catholic school directory Source checked Oct 3, 2026
- School locator and grade information Source checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fraser individual school record — identity and result Source checked Oct 3, 2026
- Fraser Institute 2025 report — 2023/2024 results Source checked Oct 3, 2026
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