Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School vs Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
Thornhill · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,090 students
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School
Concord · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
335 students
| Measure | Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario | Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School Concord, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #72 of 766 | #2686 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #72 of 766 | #2686 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 335 |
| Enrolment | 1,090 | 335 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 54.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 74% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 5% |
| First language not English | 53% | 30% |
| Special education | 18% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Thornhill | Concord |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | vaughan.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | olr.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.2 vs 37.3).
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 335.
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is a public school while Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School better than Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 37.3 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 Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Concord in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School: 1,090. Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is 72nd of 766 and Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School is 2686th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).