Assumption Catholic Secondary School vs Nelson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Assumption Catholic Secondary School
Burlington · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,070 students
Nelson High School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,330 students
| Measure | Assumption Catholic Secondary School Burlington, Ontario | Nelson High School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #160 of 766 | #21 of 766 |
| National rank | #160 of 766 | #21 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,330 |
| Enrolment | 1,070 | 1,330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | 80% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 17% | 15% |
| Special education | 21% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.gobluego.ca/ | nel.hdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Nelson High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (87.3 vs 71.2).
- •Nelson High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 67%).
- •Nelson High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 89%).
- •Nelson High School is the larger school with 1,330 students compared with 1,070.
- •Assumption Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Nelson High School is a public 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 Assumption Catholic Secondary School better than Nelson High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nelson High School ranks higher (87.3 vs 71.2 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 Assumption Catholic Secondary School and Nelson High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Assumption Catholic Secondary School: 1,070. Nelson High School: 1,330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Assumption Catholic Secondary School and Nelson High School rank in Ontario?
Assumption Catholic Secondary School is 160th of 766 and Nelson High School is 21st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).