Aldergrove Public School vs Highgate Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldergrove Public School
Unionville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
630 students
Highgate Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
| Measure | Aldergrove Public School Unionville, Ontario | Highgate Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2925 of 3,871 | #2614 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2925 of 3,871 | #2614 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 630 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 630 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70% | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 21% | 20% |
| First language not English | 83% | 85% |
| Special education | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Unionville | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | aldergrove.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | highgate.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Highgate Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.1 vs 32.6).
- •Aldergrove Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70% vs 62.7%).
- •Highgate Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 69.7%).
- •Aldergrove Public School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 520.
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 Aldergrove Public School better than Highgate Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Highgate Public School ranks higher (38.1 vs 32.6 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 Aldergrove Public School and Highgate Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Unionville and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Aldergrove Public School: 630. Highgate Public School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Aldergrove Public School and Highgate Public School rank in Ontario?
Aldergrove Public School is 2925th of 3,871 and Highgate Public School is 2614th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).