Carleton Place High School vs Notre Dame Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carleton Place High School
Carleton Place · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
670 students
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Carleton Place · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
555 students
| Measure | Carleton Place High School Carleton Place, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic High School Carleton Place, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #282 of 766 | #235 of 766 |
| National rank | #282 of 766 | #235 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 670 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 670 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 49% | 47% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 7% | 4% |
| Special education | 32% | 35% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Carleton Place | Carleton Place |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | carletonplace.ucdsb.on.ca/ | www.notredame.cdsbeo.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 59.3).
- •Carleton Place High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (49% vs 47%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 88%).
- •Carleton Place High School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 555.
- •Carleton Place High 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 Carleton Place High School better than Notre Dame Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 59.3 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 Carleton Place High School and Notre Dame Catholic High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Carleton Place and Carleton Place in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carleton Place High School: 670. Notre Dame Catholic High School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carleton Place High School and Notre Dame Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Carleton Place High School is 282nd of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic High School is 235th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).