E J Sand Public School vs Henderson Avenue Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 709 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E J Sand Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
415 students
Henderson Avenue Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
340 students
| Measure | E J Sand Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Henderson Avenue Public School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2012 of 3,871 | #920 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2012 of 3,871 | #920 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 415 | 340 |
| Enrolment | 415 | 340 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | 71% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | 91% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 70% | 60% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 25% |
| 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 | Thornhill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ejsand.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | hendersonavenue.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Henderson Avenue Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.0 vs 49.6).
- •E J Sand Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 71%).
- •Henderson Avenue Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91% vs 73.3%).
- •E J Sand Public School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 340.
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 E J Sand Public School better than Henderson Avenue Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Henderson Avenue Public School ranks higher (68.0 vs 49.6 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 E J Sand Public School and Henderson Avenue Public School?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
E J Sand Public School: 415. Henderson Avenue Public School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do E J Sand Public School and Henderson Avenue Public School rank in Ontario?
E J Sand Public School is 2012th of 3,871 and Henderson Avenue Public School is 920th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).