Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School vs Whispering Pines Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
Newmarket · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
410 students
Whispering Pines Public School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Newmarket, Ontario | Whispering Pines Public School Aurora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 28 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #3086 of 3,871 | #907 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3086 of 3,871 | #907 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 410 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 410 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.7% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 60% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Newmarket | Aurora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nde.ycdsb.ca/ | – |
The verdict
- •Whispering Pines Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.3 vs 28.3).
- •Whispering Pines Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 51.3%).
- •Whispering Pines Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 68.7%).
- •Whispering Pines Public School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 410.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Whispering Pines Public School is a public 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 Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School better than Whispering Pines Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Whispering Pines Public School ranks higher (68.3 vs 28.3 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 Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Whispering Pines Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Aurora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School: 410. Whispering Pines Public School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Whispering Pines Public School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is 3086th of 3,871 and Whispering Pines Public School is 907th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).