J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute vs Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 123 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute
Ajax · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,010 students
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Ajax · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,065 students
| Measure | J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute Ajax, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #285 of 766 | #335 of 766 |
| National rank | #285 of 766 | #335 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 2,010 | 1,065 |
| Enrolment | 2,010 | 1,065 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | 51% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 83% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 36% | 8% |
| Special education | 14% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jclarkerichardson.ddsb.ca | notredame.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.1 vs 53.9).
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (63% vs 51%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 83%).
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 1,065.
- •J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute 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 J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute better than Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute ranks higher (59.1 vs 53.9 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 J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
About 123 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute: 2,010. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
J Clarke Richardson Collegiate Institute is 285th of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 335th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).