Bur Oak Secondary School vs Donald Cousens Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 822 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bur Oak Secondary School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,865 students
Donald Cousens Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
670 students
| Measure | Bur Oak Secondary School Markham, Ontario | Donald Cousens Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #69 of 766 | #1087 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #69 of 766 | #1087 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,865 | 670 |
| Enrolment | 1,865 | 670 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 67% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 89% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 74% | 75% |
| Special education | 10% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 18% |
| 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 | buroak.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | donaldcousens.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bur Oak Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.5 vs 64.9).
- •Bur Oak Secondary School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 670.
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 Bur Oak Secondary School better than Donald Cousens Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bur Oak Secondary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 64.9 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 Bur Oak Secondary School and Donald Cousens Public School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bur Oak Secondary School: 1,865. Donald Cousens Public School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bur Oak Secondary School and Donald Cousens Public School rank in Ontario?
Bur Oak Secondary School is 69th of 766 and Donald Cousens Public School is 1087th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).