Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School vs Romeo Dallaire Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Ajax · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,065 students
Romeo Dallaire Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Ajax, Ontario | Romeo Dallaire Public School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #335 of 766 | #691 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #335 of 766 | #691 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,065 | 550 |
| Enrolment | 1,065 | 550 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 85% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 8% | 35% |
| Special education | 17% | 8% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | notredame.dcdsb.ca/ | romeodallaire.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Romeo Dallaire Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.1 vs 53.9).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,065 students compared with 550.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Romeo Dallaire 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 Secondary School better than Romeo Dallaire Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Romeo Dallaire Public School ranks higher (72.1 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 Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and Romeo Dallaire Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,065. Romeo Dallaire Public School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and Romeo Dallaire Public School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 335th of 766 and Romeo Dallaire Public School is 691st of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).