Armadale Public School vs Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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
Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School
Markham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,170 students
| Measure | Armadale Public School Markham, Ontario | Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2949 of 3,871 | #180 of 766 |
| National rank | #2949 of 3,871 | #180 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 610 | 1,170 |
| Enrolment | 610 | 1,170 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 82% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 91% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 11% |
| First language not English | 82% | 44% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | armadale.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | fmmh.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.1 vs 32.0).
- •Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 610.
- •Armadale Public School is a public school while Father Michael McGivney Catholic High 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 Armadale Public School better than Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School ranks higher (69.1 vs 32.0 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 Armadale Public School and Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Armadale Public School: 610. Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School: 1,170. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Armadale Public School and Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Armadale Public School is 2949th of 3,871 and Father Michael McGivney Catholic High School is 180th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).