Ajax High School vs Nelson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 81 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ajax High School
Ajax · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,330 students
Nelson High School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,330 students
| Measure | Ajax High School Ajax, Ontario | Nelson High School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #333 of 766 | #21 of 766 |
| National rank | #333 of 766 | #21 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,330 | 1,330 |
| Enrolment | 1,330 | 1,330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | 80% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 15% |
| Special education | 21% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 3% |
| 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 | Ajax | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ajaxhs.ddsb.ca | nel.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Nelson High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.3 vs 54.1).
- •Nelson High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 48%).
- •Nelson High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 87%).
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 Ajax High School better than Nelson High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelson High School ranks higher (87.3 vs 54.1 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 Ajax High School and Nelson High School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ajax High School: 1,330. Nelson High School: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ajax High School and Nelson High School rank in Ontario?
Ajax High School is 333rd of 766 and Nelson High School is 21st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).