Adrienne Clarkson Public School vs Thornlea Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adrienne Clarkson Public School
Richmond Hill · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
535 students
Thornlea Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,170 students
| Measure | Adrienne Clarkson Public School Richmond Hill, Ontario | Thornlea Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1202 of 3,871 | #140 of 766 |
| National rank | #1202 of 3,871 | #140 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 535 | 1,170 |
| Enrolment | 535 | 1,170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 96.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 78% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 12% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 57% | 57% |
| Special education | 4% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | Richmond Hill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | adrienneclarkson.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | thornlea.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Thornlea Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 62.8).
- •Thornlea Secondary School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 535.
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 Adrienne Clarkson Public School better than Thornlea Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thornlea Secondary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 62.8 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 Adrienne Clarkson Public School and Thornlea Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Richmond Hill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Adrienne Clarkson Public School: 535. Thornlea Secondary School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Adrienne Clarkson Public School and Thornlea Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Adrienne Clarkson Public School is 1202nd of 3,871 and Thornlea Secondary School is 140th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).