Athol Murray College of Notre Dame vs. Branksome Hall
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School Overview
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Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
PO Box 100
Wilcox, S0G5E0, Canada
Wilcox, S0G5E0, Canada
Branksome Hall
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, m4w 1n4, Canada
Toronto, m4w 1n4, Canada
Top Rankings
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Branksome Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Overview
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is a private, independent, co-educational boarding high school, rooted in Catholic tradition and open to students of all faith backgrounds.
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame is committed to developing young men and women to become purposeful leaders with virtuous character.
Notre Dame provides an exceptional educational and boarding experience with a balance of strong academic, athletic and spiritual growth in a safe and caring prairie environment.
Athol Murray college of Notre Dame is located on 50 acres of land within the small rural community of Wilcox, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Each day, Branksome Hall challenges and inspires girls to love learning and to shape a better world.
Established in 1903, Branksome Hall is Toronto's only all-girls, all years IB World School.
Located on a picturesque 13-acre campus, Branksome Hall's IB Advantage for Girls uniquely integrates well-being, outstanding academics and international mindedness for students to become impactful leaders.
Branksome's state-of-the-art Athletics and Wellness Centre, features a gymnasium, fitness centre, two saltwater pools, yoga and dance studios, and a dining hall with outdoor terraces.
Through our exciting exchange program, students can visit several countries and immerse themselves in new cultures, including our Sister School, Branksome Hall Asia on Jeju Island, South Korea
Our graduates are welcomed by the leading universities in Canada and around the world, almost all with scholarships.
See our Viewbook and Boarding Brochure. Discover Branksome Hall`s remarkable programs and campus at www.branksome.on.ca.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
School Type
Co-ed
All-girls
Year Founded
1920
1903
Campus Size
50 acres
13 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
910
% Students of Color
20%
39%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
90%
10%
Average SAT Score
n/a
1350
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
16
18
Student : Teacher ratio
9:1
21:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
15
n/a
Number of IB Courses Offered
n/a
30
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
n/a
57%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$20 million
$20 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$23,900
$78,590
Tuition (Day Students)
$11,955
$40,940
Tuition (international students)
$55,425
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
No
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Acceptance Rate
80%
33%
Director of Admissions
Scott Yanko
Ashli MacInnis
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
15
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
20
Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling
Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
28
56
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Archery, Art Club, Badminton, Choir, Club Basketball, Club Soccer, Club Volleyball, Cooking, Debate, Drama, Emergo Band, Esports, Figure Skating, Gaming, Golf, Hockey, Hounds for Humanity, Hounds TV, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Multimedia, Notre Dame Canadians Choral Group, Outdoor Education (Camping/Hiking/Climbing), Robotics Club, Skiing / Snowboarding, Student Representative Council (SRC), Works of Mercy, Year Book
Anime Club, Architecture Club, ASL Club, Astronomy Club, Black Student Union, Boarding Council, Book Club, Business Club, Chamber Choir, Chess Club, Classics Club, Coding Club, Creative Writing Club, Crochet Club, Culinary Club, D&D Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Diversity Council, Drama Club, East Asian Culture Club, Economics Club, Elm Editor Student Newspaper, Environmental Club, Exuberance Choir, Fashion Club, Film Club, French Club, Games Club, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), Gender Equity Club, Guitar Club, HOSA Medical Club, Human Rights Club, International Students Executive, Jack Chapter Mental Health Club, Jazz Band, K-pop Club, Knitting Club, Law Club, Model United Nations Club, Neuroscience Club, Orchestra, Photography Club, Pi-Landers Math Club, Robotics Team, Rock Climbing Club, Slogan Yearbook Team, South Asian Culture Club, Stage Band, STEM Council, Strings Ensemble, Student Council, Trivia Club, Wind Symphony, Yoga Club