Compare Schools · Burlington
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School vs Nelson High School
Two Burlington secondary schools side by side — EQAO results versus the city and board averages, plus the homes for sale in each catchment.
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
Public · Secondary · Halton DSB
80%EQAO composite
−2 pts(Near average)Halton DSB avg 82%
Nelson High School
Public · Secondary · Halton DSB
86%EQAO composite
+4 pts(Above average)Halton DSB avg 82%
Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School
Nelson High School
EQAO composite
80%
86%
vs city avg
+0 pts
+6 pts
vs board avg
-2 pts
+4 pts
Grades
9-12
9-12
Students
1,315
1,330
Homes in catchment
190
143
Median catchment price
$1000K
$1.1M
EQAO shows the share of students meeting the provincial standard, alongside the Burlington and board averages for context — a comparison aid, not a ranking.
Open in the full compare toolCommon questions
Which has the higher EQAO score, Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School or Nelson High School?
Nelson High School has the higher EQAO composite (86% vs 80%). EQAO measures the share of students meeting the provincial standard — it's one input among many, not a ranking of school quality.
Are Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and Nelson High School in the same area?
Both are secondary schools in Burlington. Each links to its own profile and — for Halton schools — its exact catchment boundary and the homes for sale inside it.
How do I find homes in each school's catchment?
Open either school's catchment page to see the homes for sale inside its attendance boundary. Catchment maps are currently available for Halton schools; always confirm zoning with the school board.