Black Walnut Public School vs Greensborough Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Walnut Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
745 students
Greensborough Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
| Measure | Black Walnut Public School Markham, Ontario | Greensborough Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #938 of 3,871 | #708 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #938 of 3,871 | #708 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 745 | 615 |
| Enrolment | 745 | 615 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 54% | 59% |
| Special education | 7% | 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 | blackwalnut.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | greensborough.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Greensborough Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.9 vs 67.6).
- •Greensborough Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Greensborough Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.7% vs 87%).
- •Black Walnut Public School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 615.
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 Black Walnut Public School better than Greensborough Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Greensborough Public School ranks higher (71.9 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 Black Walnut Public School and Greensborough Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black Walnut Public School: 745. Greensborough Public School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black Walnut Public School and Greensborough Public School rank in Ontario?
Black Walnut Public School is 938th of 3,871 and Greensborough Public School is 708th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).