Cherrywood Acres Public School vs Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrywood Acres Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Cherrywood Acres Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #379 of 3,871 | #1681 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #379 of 3,871 | #1681 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 91% | 46.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.3% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cherrywood.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/notredame/ |
The verdict
- •Cherrywood Acres Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.4 vs 55.3).
- •Cherrywood Acres Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 46.7%).
- •Cherrywood Acres Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 88%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 285.
- •Cherrywood Acres 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 Cherrywood Acres Public School better than Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Cherrywood Acres Public School ranks higher (78.4 vs 55.3 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 Cherrywood Acres Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cherrywood Acres Public School: 285. Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cherrywood Acres Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Cherrywood Acres Public School is 379th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is 1681st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).