Baythorn Public School vs Thornlea Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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
Thornlea Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,170 students
| Measure | Baythorn Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Thornlea Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1015 of 3,871 | #140 of 766 |
| National rank | #1015 of 3,871 | #140 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 550 | 1,170 |
| Enrolment | 550 | 1,170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 78% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 49% | 57% |
| Special education | 9% | 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 | Thornhill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | baythorn.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | thornlea.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Thornlea Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 66.0).
- •Thornlea Secondary School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 550.
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 Thornlea Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thornlea Secondary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 66.0 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 Thornlea Secondary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Baythorn Public School: 550. Thornlea Secondary School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Baythorn Public School and Thornlea Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Baythorn Public School is 1015th of 3,871 and Thornlea Secondary School is 140th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).