Black Walnut Public School vs Rouge Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 755 m 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
Rouge Park Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
685 students
| Measure | Black Walnut Public School Markham, Ontario | Rouge Park Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #938 of 3,871 | #405 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #938 of 3,871 | #405 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 745 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 745 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87% | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 54% | 57% |
| Special education | 7% | 7% |
| 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/ | – |
The verdict
- •Rouge Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.8 vs 67.6).
- •Rouge Park Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 74.3%).
- •Rouge Park Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 87%).
- •Black Walnut Public School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 685.
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 Rouge Park Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Rouge Park Public School ranks higher (77.8 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 Rouge Park Public School?
About 755 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Black Walnut Public School: 745. Rouge Park Public School: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Black Walnut Public School and Rouge Park Public School rank in Ontario?
Black Walnut Public School is 938th of 3,871 and Rouge Park Public School is 405th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).