E J Sand Public School vs Thornhill Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 716 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
Thornhill Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
940 students
| Measure | E J Sand Public School Thornhill, Ontario | Thornhill Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2012 of 3,871 | #258 of 766 |
| National rank | #2012 of 3,871 | #258 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 415 | 940 |
| Enrolment | 415 | 940 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 68% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 88% |
| Low-income households | 20% | 14% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 70% | 73% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 10% |
| 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/ | thornhill.ss.yrdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Thornhill Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.0 vs 49.6).
- •Thornhill Secondary School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 415.
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 Thornhill Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Thornhill Secondary School ranks higher (62.0 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 Thornhill Secondary School?
About 716 m in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
E J Sand Public School: 415. Thornhill Secondary School: 940. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do E J Sand Public School and Thornhill Secondary School rank in Ontario?
E J Sand Public School is 2012th of 3,871 and Thornhill Secondary School is 258th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).