Lord Dorchester Secondary School vs Northdale Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lord Dorchester Secondary School
Dorchester · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
605 students
Northdale Central Public School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades 4-8
410 students
| Measure | Lord Dorchester Secondary School Dorchester, Ontario | Northdale Central Public School Dorchester, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #328 of 766 | #2074 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #328 of 766 | #2074 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 4-8 |
| Students | 605 | 410 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 410 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 63% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 74% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 5% |
| First language not English | 6% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tvdsb.ca/LordDorchester.cfm | www.tvdsb.ca/NorthdaleCentral.cfm |
The verdict
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 48.7).
- •Lord Dorchester Secondary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 410.
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 Lord Dorchester Secondary School better than Northdale Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lord Dorchester Secondary School ranks higher (54.6 vs 48.7 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 Lord Dorchester Secondary School and Northdale Central Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lord Dorchester Secondary School: 605. Northdale Central Public School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lord Dorchester Secondary School and Northdale Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Lord Dorchester Secondary School is 328th of 766 and Northdale Central Public School is 2074th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).