Beaches Alternative Junior School vs Notre Dame Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 534 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaches Alternative Junior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
80 students
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
510 students
| Measure | Beaches Alternative Junior School Toronto, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic High School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 87 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #96 of 3,871 | #166 of 766 |
| National rank | #96 of 3,871 | #166 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 80 | 510 |
| Enrolment | 80 | 510 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 97% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 19% |
| Identified as gifted | 10% | 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/beachesalternative | notredame.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Beaches Alternative Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.7 vs 70.4).
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 80.
- •Beaches Alternative Junior 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 Beaches Alternative Junior School better than Notre Dame Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Beaches Alternative Junior School ranks higher (86.7 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 Beaches Alternative Junior School and Notre Dame Catholic High School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beaches Alternative Junior School: 80. Notre Dame Catholic High School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beaches Alternative Junior School and Notre Dame Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Beaches Alternative Junior School is 96th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic High School is 166th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).