Notre Dame Separate School vs Riverside Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 350 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Notre Dame Separate School
London · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
Riverside Public School
London · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
470 students
| Measure | Notre Dame Separate School London, Ontario | Riverside Public School London, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1426 of 3,871 | #3267 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1426 of 3,871 | #3267 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 51% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.7% | 68.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 25% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | London | London |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ldcsb.ca/school/DAM/ | www.tvdsb.ca/Riverside.cfm |
The verdict
- •Notre Dame Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (59.2 vs 24.7).
- •Notre Dame Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 51%).
- •Notre Dame Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.7% vs 68.7%).
- •Riverside Public School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 355.
- •Notre Dame Separate School is a catholic school while Riverside 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 Separate School better than Riverside Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Notre Dame Separate School ranks higher (59.2 vs 24.7 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 Separate School and Riverside Public School?
About 350 m in a straight line, between London and London in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Notre Dame Separate School: 355. Riverside Public School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Notre Dame Separate School and Riverside Public School rank in Ontario?
Notre Dame Separate School is 1426th of 3,871 and Riverside Public School is 3267th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).