Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School vs Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 570 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School
Toronto · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
360 students
| Measure | Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School Toronto, Ontario | Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1325 of 3,871 | #623 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1325 of 3,871 | #623 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 155 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.7% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 81.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.hawthorne2bilingual.com/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/palmerston |
The verdict
- •Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (73.5 vs 60.3).
- •Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 61.7%).
- •Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 81.3%).
- •Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School is the larger school with 360 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 Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School better than Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School ranks higher (73.5 vs 60.3 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 Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School and Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School: 155. Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School and Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School rank in Ontario?
Hawthorne II Bilingual Alternative Junior School is 1325th of 3,871 and Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School is 623rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).