Beatrice Strong Public School vs Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beatrice Strong Public School
Port Hope · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
295 students
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
Cobourg · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
155 students
| Measure | Beatrice Strong Public School Port Hope, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Cobourg, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2212 of 3,871 | #236 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2212 of 3,871 | #236 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 295 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 295 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Port Hope | Cobourg |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | beatricestrong.kprdsb.ca/ | NotreDame.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.7 vs 46.0).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 64.7%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 71.7%).
- •Beatrice Strong Public School is the larger school with 295 students compared with 155.
- •Beatrice Strong Public School is a public school while Notre Dame Catholic Elementary 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 Beatrice Strong Public School better than Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 46.0 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 Beatrice Strong Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Port Hope and Cobourg in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Beatrice Strong Public School: 295. Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Beatrice Strong Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Beatrice Strong Public School is 2212th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is 236th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).