Balmy Beach Community School vs Notre Dame Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 554 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmy Beach Community School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
390 students
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
| Measure | Balmy Beach Community School Toronto, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic High School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #250 of 3,871 | #166 of 766 |
| National rank | #250 of 3,871 | #166 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 390 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 97% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 15% |
| Special education | 5% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/balmybeach/ | notredame.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Balmy Beach Community School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.0 vs 70.4).
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 390.
- •Balmy Beach Community School is a public school while Notre Dame Catholic High 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 Balmy Beach Community School better than Notre Dame Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Balmy Beach Community School ranks higher (82.0 vs 70.4 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 Balmy Beach Community School and Notre Dame Catholic High School?
About 554 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Balmy Beach Community School: 390. Notre Dame Catholic High School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Balmy Beach Community School and Notre Dame Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Balmy Beach Community School is 250th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic High School is 166th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).