Michaëlle Jean Public School vs Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michaëlle Jean Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Ajax · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,065 students
| Measure | Michaëlle Jean Public School Ajax, Ontario | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #848 of 3,871 | #335 of 766 |
| National rank | #848 of 3,871 | #335 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 380 | 1,065 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 1,065 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 51% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 87% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 20% | 8% |
| Special education | 5% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | michaellejeanps.ddsb.ca/ | notredame.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Michaëlle Jean Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.2 vs 53.9).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 380.
- •Michaëlle Jean Public 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Michaëlle Jean Public School better than Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Michaëlle Jean Public School ranks higher (69.2 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 Michaëlle Jean Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Michaëlle Jean Public School: 380. Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Michaëlle Jean Public School and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Michaëlle Jean Public School is 848th of 3,871 and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 335th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).