Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School vs Orchard Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 617 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
Orchard Park Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Orchard Park Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1681 of 3,871 | #162 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1681 of 3,871 | #162 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 380 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 46.7% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/notredame/ | orchardpark.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.7 vs 55.3).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 46.7%).
- •Orchard Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 88%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 340.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Orchard Park Public School ranks higher (85.7 vs 55.3 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 Orchard Park Public School?
About 617 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School: 380. Orchard Park Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Orchard Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School is 1681st of 3,871 and Orchard Park Public School is 162nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).