ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain vs Notre Dame Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain
Orillia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
Notre Dame Catholic School
Orillia · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
| Measure | ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain Orillia, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic School Orillia, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2841 of 3,871 | #2813 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2841 of 3,871 | #2813 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 140 | 620 |
| Enrolment | 140 | 620 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63.7% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 35% | 7% |
| Special education | 10% | 28% |
| 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 | Orillia | Orillia |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sdc.csdccs.edu.on.ca | nod.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (34.4 vs 34.9).
- •ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 57.7%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 140.
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 ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain better than Notre Dame Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain and Notre Dame Catholic School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Orillia and Orillia in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain: 140. Notre Dame Catholic School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain and Notre Dame Catholic School rank in Ontario?
ÉÉC Samuel-de-Champlain is 2841st of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic School is 2813th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).