Armadale Public School vs Banting and Best Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armadale Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
Banting and Best Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
| Measure | Armadale Public School Markham, Ontario | Banting and Best Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2949 of 3,871 | #2990 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2949 of 3,871 | #2990 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 610 | 315 |
| Enrolment | 610 | 315 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.3% | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | 55% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 25% |
| First language not English | 82% | 75% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Markham | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | armadale.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/banting |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (32.0 vs 31.1).
- •Banting and Best Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 55.3%).
- •Armadale Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 55%).
- •Armadale Public School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 315.
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 Armadale Public School better than Banting and Best Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Armadale Public School and Banting and Best Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Markham and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Armadale Public School: 610. Banting and Best Public School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Armadale Public School and Banting and Best Public School rank in Ontario?
Armadale Public School is 2949th of 3,871 and Banting and Best Public School is 2990th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).