Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School vs Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
Burlington · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,315 students
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Burlington · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,030 students
| Measure | Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School Burlington, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #66 of 766 | #121 of 766 |
| National rank | #66 of 766 | #121 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,030 |
| Enrolment | 1,315 | 1,030 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | 67% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 95% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 3% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 26% | 10% |
| Special education | 21% | 26% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | dfh.hdsb.ca | ntdm.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.9 vs 74.8).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (67% vs 64%).
- •Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (95% vs 88%).
- •Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 1,030.
- •Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary 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 Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School better than Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School ranks higher (80.9 vs 74.8 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 Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School: 1,315. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School is 66th of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 121st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).