Baythorn Public School vs Thornhill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baythorn Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
550 students
Thornhill Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | Baythorn Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Thornhill Public School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1015 of 3,871 | #1242 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1015 of 3,871 | #1242 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 550 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.3% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 49% | 55% |
| Special education | 9% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Thornhill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | baythorn.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | thornhill.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Baythorn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.0 vs 62.1).
- •Thornhill Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 70.3%).
- •Baythorn Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94.3% vs 74.7%).
- •Baythorn Public School is the larger school with 550 students compared with 260.
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 Baythorn Public School better than Thornhill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Baythorn Public School ranks higher (66.0 vs 62.1 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 Baythorn Public School and Thornhill Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Baythorn Public School: 550. Thornhill Public School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Baythorn Public School and Thornhill Public School rank in Ontario?
Baythorn Public School is 1015th of 3,871 and Thornhill Public School is 1242nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).