Madonna Catholic Secondary School vs Notre Dame Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 307 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madonna Catholic Secondary School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
560 students
Notre Dame Catholic High School
Carleton Place · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
555 students
| Measure | Madonna Catholic Secondary School Toronto, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic High School Carleton Place, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 21 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #655 of 766 | #235 of 766 |
| National rank | #655 of 766 | #235 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 560 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 560 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | 47% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 82% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 13% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 1% |
| First language not English | 25% | 4% |
| Special education | 15% | 35% |
| 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 | Toronto | Carleton Place |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | madonna.tcdsb.org | www.notredame.cdsbeo.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.9 vs 21.4).
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (47% vs 39%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 82%).
- •Madonna Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 560 students compared with 555.
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 Madonna Catholic Secondary School better than Notre Dame Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 21.4 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 Madonna Catholic Secondary School and Notre Dame Catholic High School?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Carleton Place in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Madonna Catholic Secondary School: 560. Notre Dame Catholic High School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Madonna Catholic Secondary School and Notre Dame Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Madonna Catholic Secondary School is 655th of 766 and Notre Dame Catholic High School is 235th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).