Boxwood Public School vs Ellen Fairclough Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boxwood Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
370 students
Ellen Fairclough Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | Boxwood Public School Markham, Ontario | Ellen Fairclough Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1795 of 3,871 | #2063 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1795 of 3,871 | #2063 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 370 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 370 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.7% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.3% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 20% |
| First language not English | 70% | 80% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | boxwood.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | ellenfairclough.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Boxwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.3 vs 48.8).
- •Boxwood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 63.7%).
- •Ellen Fairclough Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84.3% vs 74.3%).
- •Ellen Fairclough Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 370.
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 Boxwood Public School better than Ellen Fairclough Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Boxwood Public School ranks higher (53.3 vs 48.8 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 Boxwood Public School and Ellen Fairclough Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Boxwood Public School: 370. Ellen Fairclough Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Boxwood Public School and Ellen Fairclough Public School rank in Ontario?
Boxwood Public School is 1795th of 3,871 and Ellen Fairclough Public School is 2063rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).