Alexandra Community School vs Notre Dame Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandra Community School
Owen Sound · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
Notre Dame Catholic School
Owen Sound · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-8
570 students
| Measure | Alexandra Community School Owen Sound, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic School Owen Sound, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3185 of 3,871 | #3064 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3185 of 3,871 | #3064 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 315 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 53.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 48.3% | 72.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 6% |
| First language not English | 5% | 2% |
| Special education | 20% | 14% |
| 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 | Owen Sound | Owen Sound |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alx.bwdsb.on.ca | ndm.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (28.9 vs 26.5).
- •Alexandra Community School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (72.3% vs 48.3%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 315.
- •Alexandra Community School is a public school while Notre Dame 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 Alexandra Community School better than Notre Dame Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic School ranks higher (28.9 vs 26.5 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 Alexandra Community School and Notre Dame Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Owen Sound and Owen Sound in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexandra Community School: 315. Notre Dame Catholic School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexandra Community School and Notre Dame Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Alexandra Community School is 3185th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic School is 3064th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).