C H Norton Public School vs Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C H Norton Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
475 students
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Burlington · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,030 students
| Measure | C H Norton Public School Burlington, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1264 of 3,871 | #121 of 766 |
| National rank | #1264 of 3,871 | #121 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 475 | 1,030 |
| Enrolment | 475 | 1,030 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 15% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | chn.hdsb.ca | ntdm.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.8 vs 61.6).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 475.
- •C H Norton Public School is a public school while Notre Dame Catholic Secondary 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 C H Norton Public School better than Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 61.6 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 C H Norton Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C H Norton Public School: 475. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C H Norton Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
C H Norton Public School is 1264th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 121st of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).