ÉSC Renaissance vs Notre Dame High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 334 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ÉSC Renaissance
Aurora · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
435 students
Notre Dame High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
430 students
| Measure | ÉSC Renaissance Aurora, Ontario | Notre Dame High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #16 of 766 | #555 of 766 |
| National rank | #16 of 766 | #555 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 435 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 87% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 98% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 10% |
| First language not English | 50% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Aurora | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | esr.csdccs.edu.on.ca/wp/ | ndh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •ÉSC Renaissance scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.0 vs 33.9).
- •ÉSC Renaissance does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (87% vs 55%).
- •ÉSC Renaissance does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (98% vs 83%).
- •ÉSC Renaissance is the larger school with 435 students compared with 430.
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 Renaissance better than Notre Dame High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), ÉSC Renaissance ranks higher (88.0 vs 33.9 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 ÉSC Renaissance and Notre Dame High School?
About 334 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
ÉSC Renaissance: 435. Notre Dame High School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do ÉSC Renaissance and Notre Dame High School rank in Ontario?
ÉSC Renaissance is 16th of 766 and Notre Dame High School is 555th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).