Glen Shields Public School vs Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Shields Public School
Concord · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
435 students
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,090 students
| Measure | Glen Shields Public School Concord, Ontario | Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #1088 of 3,871 | #72 of 766 |
| National rank | #1088 of 3,871 | #72 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 435 | 1,090 |
| Enrolment | 435 | 1,090 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 74% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 50% | 53% |
| Special education | 5% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 30% | 2% |
| 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 | Concord | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | glenshields.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | vaughan.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.2 vs 64.9).
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 435.
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 Glen Shields Public School better than Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 64.9 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 Glen Shields Public School and Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Glen Shields Public School: 435. Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Glen Shields Public School and Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Glen Shields Public School is 1088th of 3,871 and Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is 72nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).