Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School vs St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 470 m 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
St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School
Thornhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School Thornhill, Ontario | St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 80 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #72 of 766 | #1102 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #72 of 766 | #1102 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,090 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 1,090 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 74% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 91% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 53% | 34% |
| Special education | 18% | 7% |
| 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 | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | vaughan.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | sjw.ycdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.2 vs 64.6).
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 525.
- •Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is a public school while St Joseph The Worker 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 St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 64.6 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 Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School?
About 470 m in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School: 1,090. St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School is 72nd of 766 and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Elementary School is 1102nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).