Notre Dame School vs St André Bessette Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 124 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame School
Brantford · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
St André Bessette Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Notre Dame School Brantford, Ontario | St André Bessette Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1643 of 3,871 | #2272 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1643 of 3,871 | #2272 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 325 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 325 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.3% | 63% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Brantford | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.notredamebrantford.ca/ | brotherandre.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.9 vs 45.0).
- •Notre Dame School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 63%).
- •St André Bessette Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 64%).
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 School better than St André Bessette Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame School ranks higher (55.9 vs 45.0 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 School and St André Bessette Catholic School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Brantford and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame School: 325. St André Bessette Catholic School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame School and St André Bessette Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame School is 1643rd of 3,871 and St André Bessette Catholic School is 2272nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).