David Hornell Junior School vs Karen Kain School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Hornell Junior School
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
230 students
Karen Kain School of the Arts
Etobicoke · Public elementary · Grades 6-8
155 students
| Measure | David Hornell Junior School Etobicoke, Ontario | Karen Kain School of the Arts Etobicoke, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2636 of 3,871 | #1146 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2636 of 3,871 | #1146 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades 6-8 |
| Students | 230 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 68% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 10% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Etobicoke | Etobicoke |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/davidhornell | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/karenkain/Home.aspx |
The verdict
- •Karen Kain School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.8 vs 37.6).
- •David Hornell Junior School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 155.
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 David Hornell Junior School better than Karen Kain School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (Canada), Karen Kain School of the Arts ranks higher (63.8 vs 37.6 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 David Hornell Junior School and Karen Kain School of the Arts?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Etobicoke and Etobicoke in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Hornell Junior School: 230. Karen Kain School of the Arts: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Hornell Junior School and Karen Kain School of the Arts rank in Ontario?
David Hornell Junior School is 2636th of 3,871 and Karen Kain School of the Arts is 1146th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).