ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée vs Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée
Cambridge · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
495 students
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
| Measure | ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée Cambridge, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #91 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #91 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 495 | – |
| Enrolment | 495 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 70% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | – |
| First language not English | 60% | – |
| Special education | 15% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Cambridge | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | prdg.csdccs.edu.on.ca/ | – |
The verdict
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 ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée better than Notre Dame Catholic Secondary 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 ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Kitchener in Ontario.
How do ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
ÉSC Père-René-de-Galinée is 91st of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).