Guide to Ottawa - Nepean High School Information

Nepean High School Information

If you are considering moving to the Nepean area of Ottawa, there are many secondary schools from which you can choose. We have put together a thorough guide on all of the high schools in the Nepean area, along with information such as each school's Fraser Ranking, school zone boundaries and more.

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What is the Fraser School Ranking?

For each of the school below we have listed their Fraser School Ranking. The Fraser Institute is an organization that ranks schools in Ontario and tracks how they are improving (or declining) in terms of academics compared to other schools.

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Public High School in Nepean (OCDSB)

Bell High School (Bell's Corners) Grades 9-12
Sir Robert Borden High School (Nepean West) Grades 9-12
Sir Guy Carleton Secondary - Vocational School (Nepean Central) Grades 9-12
Merivale High School (Nepean Central and East) Grades 9-12
Nepean High School (Ottawa West) Grades 9-12

Private High Schools in Nepean

Redeemer Christian High School (Nepean East) Grades 9-12

Bell High School

Bell High School has a small town feel to it, but it is a great school with loads of extracurricular activities. It is located at the west end of Nepean, in Bell's Corners.

School Information

40 Cassidy Rd. Nepean (see map)
613-828-9101
Grades: 9-12 (Soon expanding to be Grades 7-12)
Size: 1000 students
Fraser School Ranking* (5 yr average): 6.8/10
School Board: OCDSB
Athletic Clubs: https://bellhs.ocdsb.ca/athletics/Pages/default.aspx
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Bell High School in the news

Kenyan marathon runner and MP visits Nepean school before Ottawa race.
Councillors to celebrate local football club.

Sir Robert Borden High School

This school has a diverse student body. They offer French Immersion, Co-operative Education, a Learning Disabilities program and a Student Success Program. 35% of their Grade 9-12 students are on the Honour Roll.

School Information

1131 Greenbank Rd. Nepean (see map)
613-829-1287
Grades: 9-12
Size: 825 students
Fraser School Ranking* (5 yr average): 7.8/10
School Board: OCDSB
Athletic Clubs: https://sirrobertbordenhs.ocdsb.ca/clubs/Pages/Clubs.aspx
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Sir Robert Borden High School in the news

Teachers become students at first-ever PD on Indigenous studies in Ottawa.
Cappies: Sir Robert Borden High School presents Legally Blonde.

Sir Guy Carleton Secondary - Vocational School

In this school, students build a strong foundation in academic subjects while exploring different opportunities in skilled trades. Courses are offered at the college, applied, locally-developed and non-credit levels. They offer courses in automotive repair, child care, communication and other trades.

School Information

55 Centrepointe Dr. Nepean (More info here on Centrepointe, or see map)
613-723-5136
Grades: 9-12
Size: 500 students
Fraser School Ranking* (5 yr average): N/A
School Board: OCDSB
Special Programs: https://sirguycarletonss.ocdsb.ca/AboutUs/Pages/School-Profile.aspx
Athletic Clubs: https://sirguycarletonss.ocdsb.ca/Clubs/Pages/default.aspx
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Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School in the news

The 25th annual turkey dinner at Sir Guy Carleton: giving back and enjoying the community.
Four Ottawa athletes head to Austria for Special Olympics.

Merivale High School

Merivale High School has been around for more than 50 years. They offer a wide variety of activities, arts programs, athletics and a strong academic program.

School Information

1755 Merivale Rd., Nepean (see map)
613-224-1807
Grades: 9-12
Size: 1000 students
Fraser School Ranking* (5 yr average): 7.0
School Board: OCDSB
Teams and Clubs: https://merivalehs.ocdsb.ca/clubs/Pages/default.aspx
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Merivale High School in the news

Merivale high school gets $10K music grant.
Merivale High School getting ready for 50th reunion.

Redeemer Christian High School

Redeemer Christian High School is an independent faith based school that has been in Ottawa since 1975. They offer Christ-centred education to Ottawa students from grade nine to grade twelve.

School Information

82 Colonnade Rd., Nepean (see map)
613-723-9262
Grades: 9-12
Fraser School Ranking* (5 yr average): N/A
Teams and Clubs: http://rchs.on.ca/our-school/our-program-2/athletics/

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Redeemer High School in the news

Cappies: Redeemer stages mischievious, mirthful Dream of a play.
Kanata co-founder of Ugandan boys' home fundraising in Ottawa.

Nepean High School

Nepean High School has been in Ottawa for 90 years now. Many families attending this school have done so for two or three generations. 25% of the programs at the school are French Immersion.

School Information

4574 Broadview Ave. Nepean (see map)
613-722-6551
Grades: 9-12
Fraser School Ranking* (5 yr average): 8.0
Special Education and ESL programs: https://nepeanhs.ocdsb.ca/AboutUs/Pages/default.aspx
Clubs: http://rchs.on.ca/our-school/our-program-2/athletics/
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Nepean High School in the news

Nepean High School students form human chain.
Nepean High School Students come together.

*What is the Fraser School Ranking?

The Fraser School Instutite is an organization that ranks elementary and secondary schools on a number of factors. The results are based on in school testing. If you click on the Fraser School Ranking for any of the schools above you will be taken to a report card that gives detailed information on how that school performed for reading, math, and writing skills for the last five years.