Brebeuf College School vs Thornhill Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brebeuf College School
Toronto · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
645 students
Thornhill Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
940 students
| Measure | Brebeuf College School Toronto, Ontario | Thornhill Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #321 of 766 | #258 of 766 |
| National rank | #321 of 766 | #258 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 645 | 940 |
| Enrolment | 645 | 940 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | 68% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 79% | 88% |
| Low-income households | 13% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 32% | 73% |
| Special education | 22% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 10% |
| 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 | Toronto | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | brebeufcollege.tcdsb.org | thornhill.ss.yrdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.0 vs 55.1).
- •Brebeuf College School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (80% vs 68%).
- •Thornhill Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (88% vs 79%).
- •Thornhill Secondary School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 645.
- •Brebeuf College School is a catholic school while Thornhill Secondary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Brebeuf College School better than Thornhill Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thornhill Secondary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 55.1 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 Brebeuf College School and Thornhill Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Brebeuf College School: 645. Thornhill Secondary School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Brebeuf College School and Thornhill Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Brebeuf College School is 321st of 766 and Thornhill Secondary School is 258th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).