Black Walnut Public School vs Hawthorne Village Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 65 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Walnut Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
745 students
Hawthorne Village Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
745 students
| Measure | Black Walnut Public School Markham, Ontario | Hawthorne Village Public School Milton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #938 of 3,871 | #2065 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #938 of 3,871 | #2065 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 745 | 745 |
| Enrolment | 745 | 745 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 66.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 54% | 42% |
| Special education | 7% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Markham | Milton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | blackwalnut.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | haw.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Black Walnut Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.6 vs 48.8).
- •Black Walnut Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Black Walnut Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 72%).
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 Black Walnut Public School better than Hawthorne Village Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Black Walnut Public School ranks higher (67.6 vs 48.8 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 Black Walnut Public School and Hawthorne Village Public School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Markham and Milton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black Walnut Public School: 745. Hawthorne Village Public School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black Walnut Public School and Hawthorne Village Public School rank in Ontario?
Black Walnut Public School is 938th of 3,871 and Hawthorne Village Public School is 2065th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).