Best secondary schools in Burlington (2025)
Secondary (high) schools and combined schools. Ranked by the Success Index (Canada) from official Canadian data; 8 schools in Burlington, Ontario. Rank positions shown on each profile are within Canada and Ontario.
- 189Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary SchoolBurlington · Catholic Secondary92% OSSLT pass rate · 1,140 students
- 287Nelson High SchoolBurlington · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 1,330 students
- 382Aldershot High SchoolBurlington · Public Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 720 students
- 481Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary SchoolBurlington · Public Secondary95% OSSLT pass rate · 1,315 students
- 575Notre Dame Catholic Secondary SchoolBurlington · Catholic Secondary88% OSSLT pass rate · 1,030 students
- 671Assumption Catholic Secondary SchoolBurlington · Catholic Secondary89% OSSLT pass rate · 1,070 students
- 765M M Robinson High SchoolBurlington · Public Secondary86% OSSLT pass rate · 1,155 students
- 865Burlington Central High SchoolBurlington · Public Secondary91% OSSLT pass rate · 865 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (Canada) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 88.8 Top 5% | 92% OSSLT pass rate | 1,140 |
| 2 | Nelson High School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 87.3 Top 5% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 1,330 |
| 3 | Aldershot High School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 720 |
| 4 | Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 95% OSSLT pass rate | 1,315 |
| 5 | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 74.8 Top 25% | 88% OSSLT pass rate | 1,030 |
| 6 | Assumption Catholic Secondary School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Catholic | 71.2 Top 25% | 89% OSSLT pass rate | 1,070 |
| 7 | M M Robinson High School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 86% OSSLT pass rate | 1,155 |
| 8 | Burlington Central High School Burlington · Secondary · Grades 9-12 | Public | 64.9 Top 50% | 91% OSSLT pass rate | 865 |
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School in Burlington leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Burlington with a Success Index (Canada) of 88.8. Of the 8 schools shown, 5 are public, 3 are catholic.
For the full picture see the wider Ontario secondary schools rankings, every school on the Burlington page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Burlington?
Corpus Christi Catholic Secondary School in Burlington, Ontario ranks first among secondary schools in Burlington with a Success Index (Canada) of 88.8 out of 100 (Enrolment: 1,140).
How are secondary schools in Burlington ranked?
Each school's Success Index (Canada) combines 8 factors: eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%), eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%), eqao grade 9 mathematics (25%), osslt first-attempt pass rate (20%), fsa literacy score (25%), fsa numeracy score (25%), community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%), parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across Canada. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official Canadian data (Ontario – School information and student demographics; BC Data Catalogue – Foundation Skills Assessment). Provinces publish different assessments, so scores are comparable within a province, not between provinces.