Heart Lake Secondary School vs Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 812 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heart Lake Secondary School
Brampton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,185 students
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Brampton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,410 students
| Measure | Heart Lake Secondary School Brampton, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #494 of 766 | #290 of 766 |
| National rank | #494 of 766 | #290 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,185 | 1,410 |
| Enrolment | 1,185 | 1,410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | 54% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 32% | 17% |
| Special education | 19% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 9% | 2% |
| 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/sec/heartlake/Pages/default.aspx | www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.9 vs 39.6).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (54% vs 39%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 83%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 1,185.
- •Heart Lake 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 Heart Lake Secondary School better than Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (58.9 vs 39.6 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 Heart Lake Secondary School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
About 812 m in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Heart Lake Secondary School: 1,185. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Heart Lake Secondary School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Heart Lake Secondary School is 494th of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 290th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).