Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute vs Thornlea Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 16 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute
Scarborough · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,170 students
Thornlea Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,170 students
| Measure | Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute Scarborough, Ontario | Thornlea Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #724 of 766 | #140 of 766 |
| National rank | #724 of 766 | #140 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Enrolment | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 39% | 78% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 72% | 90% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 12% | 1% |
| First language not English | 50% | 57% |
| Special education | 20% | 12% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.cedarbraeci.com/ | thornlea.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Thornlea Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.1 vs 12.1).
- •Thornlea Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (78% vs 39%).
- •Thornlea Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% 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 Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute better than Thornlea Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thornlea Secondary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 12.1 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 Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute and Thornlea Secondary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Scarborough and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute: 1,170. Thornlea Secondary School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute and Thornlea Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is 724th of 766 and Thornlea Secondary School is 140th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).