Notre Dame College School vs St Basil-the-Great College School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 84 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame College School
Welland · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,130 students
St Basil-the-Great College School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,130 students
| Measure | Notre Dame College School Welland, Ontario | St Basil-the-Great College School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #358 of 766 | #681 of 766 |
| National rank | #358 of 766 | #681 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| Enrolment | 1,130 | 1,130 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 45% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 71% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 14% |
| First language not English | 10% | 31% |
| Special education | 22% | 25% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Welland | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | notredamewelland.com/Home | stbasilthegreat.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame College School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.5 vs 17.7).
- •Notre Dame College School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (56% vs 45%).
- •Notre Dame College School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 71%).
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 College School better than St Basil-the-Great College School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame College School ranks higher (52.5 vs 17.7 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 College School and St Basil-the-Great College School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Welland and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame College School: 1,130. St Basil-the-Great College School: 1,130. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame College School and St Basil-the-Great College School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame College School is 358th of 766 and St Basil-the-Great College School is 681st of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).