Nelson High School

School Board: Halton DSB · Burlington · Public · English

EQAO Performance Overview (2023-2024)

8.2 Overall Score (2023-2024)
#89 Ontario Rank (2023-2024)
#6 / 19 Board Rank (2023-2024)
#1 / 10 City Rank (2023-2024)
1365 Enrollment (2023-2024)
+1.4 ↑ 3-Year Change

EQAO Score History

School YearScore (out of 10)
2023-20248.2
2022-20238.1
2021-20226.8

School Information

Secondary School in Burlington

Nelson High School is a public secondary school in Burlington, Ontario, operated by Halton DSB.

Families researching schools near Burlington can use this profile to review EQAO scores, Ontario rank, local rank, board context, demographics, address and contact details.

Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Receiving Special Education Services
25%
Identified as Gifted
4%
First Language Not English
14%
New to Canada (Non-English Speaking)
2%
Living in Low-Income Households
4%

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Information and Student Demographics (2023-2024)

Staff Salaries (2024 Sunshine List) — School Board: Halton DSB

The following salary data is for all employees earning $100,000+ at Halton DSB, the school board that operates Nelson High School.

3,573 Employees Earning $100K+ (2024)
$126,344 Average Salary (2024)
$128,228 Median Salary (2024)

2024 Salary Breakdown by Role

RoleCountAvg Salary
Teachers2,930$123,949
Principals & Vice-Principals227$143,840
Management & Specialists220$134,636
Other Staff152$136,222
Student Support Services37$119,815
Administrative Support7$120,948

Top 5 Earners at This School Board (2024)

NameTitle2024 Salary
Terry DemedeirosManager$323,088
Curtis EnnisDirector$287,752
Cristina SalminiAssociate Director$232,713
Tara ConnorSupervisory Official$215,834
Allison Vader-IppolitoSupervisory Official$213,213

Source: Ontario Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act — 2024 Data. Includes employees earning $100,000 or more.

School Budget (2024-2025 Fiscal Year) — School Board: Halton DSB

Financial data from Halton DSB, the school board responsible for Nelson High School.

$1.0B School Board Revenue (2024-2025)
$952.9M School Board Expenses (2024-2025)
$20,889 Per-Student Funding (2024-2025)

Estimated School Budget (2024-2025)

$28.5M Based on 1,365 students (2% of school board enrollment)

⚠️ Estimate calculated as school enrollment share × school board total expenses. Actual allocations may differ.

Source: Ontario Ministry of Education — School Board Financial Reports (Revised Estimates, Fiscal Year 2024-2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the EQAO score for Nelson High School (2023-2024)?

Nelson High School has an overall EQAO performance score of 8.2 out of 10 for the 2023-2024 school year, based on the OSSLT and Grade 9 math assessments.

What is the ranking of Nelson High School in Ontario (2023-2024)?

Nelson High School is ranked #89 out of 916 public secondary schools in Ontario for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the address of Nelson High School?

The address of Nelson High School is 4181 New St, Burlington, Ontario, L7L1T3.

What school board does Nelson High School belong to?

Nelson High School belongs to Halton DSB, its publicly funded school board, located in Burlington, Ontario.

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