Fitch Street Public School vs Notre Dame College School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fitch Street Public School
Welland · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
510 students
Notre Dame College School
Welland · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,130 students
| Measure | Fitch Street Public School Welland, Ontario | Notre Dame College School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1115 of 3,871 | #358 of 766 |
| National rank | #1115 of 3,871 | #358 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 510 | 1,130 |
| Enrolment | 510 | 1,130 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 56% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 13% | 22% |
| 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 | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fitchstreet.dsbn.org/ | notredamewelland.com/Home |
The verdict
- •Fitch Street Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.3 vs 52.5).
- •Notre Dame College School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 510.
- •Fitch Street Public School is a public school while Notre Dame College 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 Fitch Street Public School better than Notre Dame College School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fitch Street Public School ranks higher (64.3 vs 52.5 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 Fitch Street Public School and Notre Dame College School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fitch Street Public School: 510. Notre Dame College School: 1,130. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fitch Street Public School and Notre Dame College School rank in Ontario?
Fitch Street Public School is 1115th of 3,871 and Notre Dame College School is 358th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).