Bur Oak Secondary School vs St Brother André Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km 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
St Brother André Catholic High School
Markham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,280 students
| Measure | Bur Oak Secondary School Markham, Ontario | St Brother André Catholic High School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #69 of 766 | #107 of 766 |
| National rank | #69 of 766 | #107 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,865 | 1,280 |
| Enrolment | 1,865 | 1,280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 89% | 69% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 74% | 17% |
| Special education | 10% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 4% |
| 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/ | sba.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bur Oak Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.5 vs 76.4).
- •Bur Oak Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (89% vs 69%).
- •Bur Oak Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (96% vs 94%).
- •Bur Oak Secondary School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 1,280.
- •Bur Oak Secondary School is a public school while St Brother André Catholic High School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Brother André Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bur Oak Secondary School ranks higher (80.5 vs 76.4 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 St Brother André Catholic High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bur Oak Secondary School: 1,865. St Brother André Catholic High School: 1,280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bur Oak Secondary School and St Brother André Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Bur Oak Secondary School is 69th of 766 and St Brother André Catholic High School is 107th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).