Canterbury High School vs Hawthorne Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 676 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury High School
Ottawa · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,160 students
Hawthorne Public School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Canterbury High School Ottawa, Ontario | Hawthorne Public School Ottawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #81 of 766 | #3855 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #81 of 766 | #3855 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,160 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 1,160 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 13% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 27.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 76% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 10% |
| First language not English | 15% | 50% |
| Special education | 29% | 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 | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | canterburyhs.ocdsb.ca/ | hawthorneps.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Canterbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (79.3 vs 3.5).
- •Canterbury High School is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 315.
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 Canterbury High School better than Hawthorne Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Canterbury High School ranks higher (79.3 vs 3.5 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 Canterbury High School and Hawthorne Public School?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canterbury High School: 1,160. Hawthorne Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canterbury High School and Hawthorne Public School rank in Ontario?
Canterbury High School is 81st of 766 and Hawthorne Public School is 3855th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).