Fred Varley Public School
🇨🇦 Official data · 2025Markham, Ontario L6E0J8 · York Region DSB
#1343 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario
#1343 of 3,871 nationally
About Fred Varley Public School
Fred Varley Public School is a public elementary located in Markham, in the York Region DSB school board or district of Ontario, Canada. It caters for Grades JK-8. In 2025 it enrolled 665 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 60.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in Canada and 1343rd of 3,871 ranked elementary schools in Ontario. Its strongest component is eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87th percentile), and its weakest is parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 665; first language not english 66%; special education 5%; identified as gifted 0%.
There are 135 schools in Markham; Fred Varley Public School ranks 45th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)65%
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)87.3%
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)–
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)–
- FSA literacy score (25%)–
- FSA numeracy score (25%)–
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)9%
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)5%
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fred Varley Public School by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 665
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- EQAO Grade 3
- 65%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- EQAO Grade 6
- 87.3%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Low-income households
- 9%
- % of students living in low-income households.
- Parents without a credential
- 5%
- % of students whose parents have no degree, diploma or certificate.
- First language not English
- 66%
- % of students whose first language is not English.
- Special education
- 5%
- % of students receiving special education services.
- Identified as gifted
- 0%
- % of students identified as gifted.
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Schools near Fred Varley Public School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students · 709 m away
Stonebridge Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
780 students · 803 m away
Bur Oak Secondary School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,865 students · 905 m away
John McCrae Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students · 1.2 km away
Wismer Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students · 1.2 km away
St Edward Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students · 1.2 km away
Central Park Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students · 1.3 km away
Ramer Wood Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students · 1.4 km away
Markville Secondary School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,575 students · 1.6 km away
Castlemore Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
770 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ontario with a comparable Enrolment.
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665 students
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665 students
Berrigan Elementary School
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665 students
Tony Pontes (Elementary)
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665 students
Ferndale Woods Elementary School
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665 students
William Dunbar Public School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fred Varley Public School a good school?
Fred Varley Public School has a Success Index (Canada) of 60.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #1343 of 3,871 in Ontario. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fred Varley Public School rank in Ontario?
Fred Varley Public School ranks #1343 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario and #1343 of 3,871 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fred Varley Public School?
Fred Varley Public School had 665 students in 2025.
Is Fred Varley Public School a elementary school or a secondary school?
Fred Varley Public School is classified as a elementary covering Grades JK-8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fred Varley Public School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fred Varley Public School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.