Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School vs Rattlesnake Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Burlington · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,030 students
Rattlesnake Point Public School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Burlington, Ontario | Rattlesnake Point Public School Burlington, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #121 of 766 | #2017 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #121 of 766 | #2017 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,030 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 1,030 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 56% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 60% |
| Special education | 26% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Burlington | Burlington |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ntdm.hcdsb.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.8 vs 49.6).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 430.
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school while Rattlesnake Point 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 Rattlesnake Point Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 49.6 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 Rattlesnake Point Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Burlington in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,030. Rattlesnake Point Public School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and Rattlesnake Point Public School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 121st of 766 and Rattlesnake Point Public School is 2017th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).