Dawnview Public School vs John Diefenbaker Senior School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 728 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawnview Public School
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
195 students
John Diefenbaker Senior School
Hanover · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
145 students
| Measure | Dawnview Public School Hanover, Ontario | John Diefenbaker Senior School Hanover, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1978 of 3,871 | #2654 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1978 of 3,871 | #2654 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 195 | 145 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 40% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Hanover | Hanover |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.dnv.bwdsb.on.ca | – |
The verdict
- •Dawnview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.2 vs 37.5).
- •Dawnview Public School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 145.
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 Dawnview Public School better than John Diefenbaker Senior School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dawnview Public School ranks higher (50.2 vs 37.5 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 Dawnview Public School and John Diefenbaker Senior School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Hanover and Hanover in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dawnview Public School: 195. John Diefenbaker Senior School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dawnview Public School and John Diefenbaker Senior School rank in Ontario?
Dawnview Public School is 1978th of 3,871 and John Diefenbaker Senior School is 2654th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).