Bill Hogarth Secondary School vs Black Walnut Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 682 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Hogarth Secondary School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
2,055 students
Black Walnut Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
745 students
| Measure | Bill Hogarth Secondary School Markham, Ontario | Black Walnut Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #56 of 766 | #938 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #56 of 766 | #938 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 2,055 | 745 |
| Enrolment | 2,055 | 745 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 78% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 97% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 47% | 54% |
| Special education | 15% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | www.yrdsb.ca/schools/billhogarth.ss | blackwalnut.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bill Hogarth Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.3 vs 67.6).
- •Bill Hogarth Secondary School is the larger school with 2,055 students compared with 745.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bill Hogarth Secondary School better than Black Walnut Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bill Hogarth Secondary School ranks higher (82.3 vs 67.6 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 Bill Hogarth Secondary School and Black Walnut Public School?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bill Hogarth Secondary School: 2,055. Black Walnut Public School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bill Hogarth Secondary School and Black Walnut Public School rank in Ontario?
Bill Hogarth Secondary School is 56th of 766 and Black Walnut Public School is 938th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).