Buttonville Public School vs St Augustine Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buttonville Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
St Augustine Catholic High School
Markham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,575 students
| Measure | Buttonville Public School Markham, Ontario | St Augustine Catholic High School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #714 of 3,871 | #60 of 766 |
| National rank | #714 of 3,871 | #60 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 525 | 1,575 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 1,575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 93% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 97% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 96% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 64% | 36% |
| Special education | 8% | 12% |
| 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 | buttonville.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | stau.ycdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Augustine Catholic High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.8 vs 71.8).
- •St Augustine Catholic High School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 525.
- •Buttonville Public School is a public school while St Augustine 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 Buttonville Public School better than St Augustine Catholic High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Augustine Catholic High School ranks higher (81.8 vs 71.8 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 Buttonville Public School and St Augustine Catholic High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Buttonville Public School: 525. St Augustine Catholic High School: 1,575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Buttonville Public School and St Augustine Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Buttonville Public School is 714th of 3,871 and St Augustine Catholic High School is 60th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).