Nepean High School vs Notre Dame High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 619 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nepean High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,270 students
Notre Dame High School
Ottawa · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
430 students
| Measure | Nepean High School Ottawa, Ontario | Notre Dame High School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 83 Top 10% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #52 of 766 | #555 of 766 |
| National rank | #52 of 766 | #555 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,270 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 1,270 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 76% | 55% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 10% |
| First language not English | 14% | 20% |
| Special education | 30% | 30% |
| 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nepeanhs.ocdsb.ca/ | ndh.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Nepean High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.9 vs 33.9).
- •Nepean High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (76% vs 55%).
- •Nepean High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 83%).
- •Nepean High School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 430.
- •Nepean High School is a public school while Notre Dame High 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 Nepean High School better than Notre Dame High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nepean High School ranks higher (82.9 vs 33.9 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 Nepean High School and Notre Dame High School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nepean High School: 1,270. Notre Dame High School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nepean High School and Notre Dame High School rank in Ontario?
Nepean High School is 52nd of 766 and Notre Dame High School is 555th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).