Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School vs St John's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 75 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Brampton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,410 students
St John's College
Brantford · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,405 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Brampton, Ontario | St John's College Brantford, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #290 of 766 | #191 of 766 |
| National rank | #290 of 766 | #191 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,410 | 1,405 |
| Enrolment | 1,410 | 1,405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 54% | 61% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 91% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 17% | 6% |
| Special education | 14% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Brampton | Brantford |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME | www.sjconline.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St John's College scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.2 vs 58.9).
- •St John's College does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (61% vs 54%).
- •St John's College does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (91% vs 90%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,410 students compared with 1,405.
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 John's College?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John's College ranks higher (68.2 vs 58.9 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 John's College?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brantford in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,410. St John's College: 1,405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and St John's College rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 290th of 766 and St John's College is 191st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).