Notre Dame College School vs Welland Centennial Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 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
Welland Centennial Secondary School
Welland · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,050 students
| Measure | Notre Dame College School Welland, Ontario | Welland Centennial Secondary School Welland, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #358 of 766 | #202 of 766 |
| National rank | #358 of 766 | #202 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,130 | 1,050 |
| Enrolment | 1,130 | 1,050 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 56% | 65% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 12% |
| Special education | 22% | 21% |
| 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 | Welland | Welland |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | notredamewelland.com/Home | centennial.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Welland Centennial Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.3 vs 52.5).
- •Welland Centennial Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (65% vs 56%).
- •Welland Centennial Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (87% vs 85%).
- •Notre Dame College School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 1,050.
- •Notre Dame College School is a catholic school while Welland Centennial Secondary 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 College School better than Welland Centennial Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Welland Centennial Secondary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 52.5 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 Welland Centennial Secondary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Welland and Welland in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame College School: 1,130. Welland Centennial Secondary School: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame College School and Welland Centennial Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame College School is 358th of 766 and Welland Centennial Secondary School is 202nd of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).