Churchill Alternative School vs Notre Dame Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchill Alternative School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
200 students
Notre Dame Intermediate School
Ottawa · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
250 students
| Measure | Churchill Alternative School Ottawa, Ontario | Notre Dame Intermediate School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1311 of 3,871 | #3714 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1311 of 3,871 | #3714 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 200 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 200 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 5% | 30% |
| Special education | 30% | 30% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | churchillalternative.ocdsb.ca/ | ndh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Churchill Alternative School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.5 vs 11.1).
- •Notre Dame Intermediate School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 200.
- •Churchill Alternative School is a public school while Notre Dame Intermediate 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 Churchill Alternative School better than Notre Dame Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Churchill Alternative School ranks higher (60.5 vs 11.1 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 Churchill Alternative School and Notre Dame Intermediate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Churchill Alternative School: 200. Notre Dame Intermediate School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Churchill Alternative School and Notre Dame Intermediate School rank in Ontario?
Churchill Alternative School is 1311th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Intermediate School is 3714th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).