Ascension Catholic Elementary School vs Notre Dame School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 45 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascension Catholic Elementary School
Burlington · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
Notre Dame School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Ascension Catholic Elementary School Burlington, Ontario | Notre Dame School Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #232 of 3,871 | #1643 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #232 of 3,871 | #1643 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 91.3% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Burlington | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hcdsb.org/ascn/default.aspx | www.notredamebrantford.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.8 vs 55.9).
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 80.3%).
- •Ascension Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 64%).
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 Ascension Catholic Elementary School better than Notre Dame School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ascension Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 55.9 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 Ascension Catholic Elementary School and Notre Dame School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ascension Catholic Elementary School: 325. Notre Dame School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ascension Catholic Elementary School and Notre Dame School rank in Ontario?
Ascension Catholic Elementary School is 232nd of 3,871 and Notre Dame School is 1643rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).