Banting and Best Public School vs Wilclay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 717 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banting and Best Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
315 students
Wilclay Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Banting and Best Public School Scarborough, Ontario | Wilclay Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 31 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2990 of 3,871 | #1014 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2990 of 3,871 | #1014 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 315 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 315 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.7% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 55% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 25% | 20% |
| First language not English | 75% | 83% |
| Special education | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Scarborough | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/banting | wilclay.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Wilclay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.1 vs 31.1).
- •Banting and Best Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 75%).
- •Wilclay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 55%).
- •Wilclay Public School is the larger school with 595 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 Banting and Best Public School better than Wilclay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Wilclay Public School ranks higher (66.1 vs 31.1 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 Banting and Best Public School and Wilclay Public School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Scarborough and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Banting and Best Public School: 315. Wilclay Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Banting and Best Public School and Wilclay Public School rank in Ontario?
Banting and Best Public School is 2990th of 3,871 and Wilclay Public School is 1014th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).