Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School vs St Patrick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 916 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
St Patrick High School
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,030 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Burlington, Ontario | St Patrick High School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 75 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #121 of 766 | #529 of 766 |
| National rank | #121 of 766 | #529 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,030 | 1,030 |
| Enrolment | 1,030 | 1,030 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | 51% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | 76% |
| Low-income households | 3% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 26% | 15% |
| 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 | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ntdm.hcdsb.org/ | www.tbcschools.ca/st-patrick |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (74.8 vs 36.1).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (67% vs 51%).
- •Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 76%).
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 Patrick High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 36.1 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 Patrick High School?
About 916 km in a straight line, between Burlington and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School: 1,030. St Patrick High School: 1,030. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School and St Patrick High School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is 121st of 766 and St Patrick High School is 529th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).