Castlemore Public School vs John McCrae Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlemore Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
770 students
John McCrae Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
545 students
| Measure | Castlemore Public School Markham, Ontario | John McCrae Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #697 of 3,871 | #709 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #697 of 3,871 | #709 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 770 | 545 |
| Enrolment | 770 | 545 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 84.7% | 95% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 88.7% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 12% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 7% |
| First language not English | 77% | 69% |
| Special education | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | castlemore.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | johnmccrae.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (72.0 vs 71.9).
- •John McCrae Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (95% vs 84.7%).
- •Castlemore Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 85.7%).
- •Castlemore Public School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 545.
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 Castlemore Public School better than John McCrae Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castlemore Public School and John McCrae Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Castlemore Public School: 770. John McCrae Public School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Castlemore Public School and John McCrae Public School rank in Ontario?
Castlemore Public School is 697th of 3,871 and John McCrae Public School is 709th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).