Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School vs St Elizabeth Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 36 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
St Elizabeth Catholic High School
Thornhill · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,065 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Ajax, Ontario | St Elizabeth Catholic High School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #335 of 766 | #187 of 766 |
| National rank | #335 of 766 | #187 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,065 | 1,065 |
| Enrolment | 1,065 | 1,065 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | 59% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | 92% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 8% | 28% |
| Special education | 17% | 14% |
| 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 | Ajax | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | notredame.dcdsb.ca/ | seh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Elizabeth Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.4 vs 53.9).
- •St Elizabeth Catholic High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (59% vs 51%).
- •St Elizabeth Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (92% vs 87%).
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 St Elizabeth Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Elizabeth Catholic High School ranks higher (68.4 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 St Elizabeth Catholic High School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,065. St Elizabeth Catholic High School: 1,065. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and St Elizabeth Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 335th of 766 and St Elizabeth Catholic High School is 187th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).