Alexander Muir Public School vs Phoebe Gilman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Muir Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
540 students
Phoebe Gilman Public School
East Gwillimbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
| Measure | Alexander Muir Public School Newmarket, Ontario | Phoebe Gilman Public School East Gwillimbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1121 of 3,871 | #1314 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1121 of 3,871 | #1314 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 540 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 540 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.7% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 39% | 47% |
| Special education | 15% | 10% |
| 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 | Newmarket | East Gwillimbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | alexandermuir.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | phoebegilman.ps.yrdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Alexander Muir Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.2 vs 60.5).
- •Phoebe Gilman Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 71.7%).
- •Alexander Muir Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 76.7%).
- •Phoebe Gilman Public School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 540.
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 Alexander Muir Public School better than Phoebe Gilman Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Alexander Muir Public School ranks higher (64.2 vs 60.5 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 Alexander Muir Public School and Phoebe Gilman Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and East Gwillimbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Alexander Muir Public School: 540. Phoebe Gilman Public School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Alexander Muir Public School and Phoebe Gilman Public School rank in Ontario?
Alexander Muir Public School is 1121st of 3,871 and Phoebe Gilman Public School is 1314th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).