David Suzuki Public School vs Ellen Fairclough Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David Suzuki Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
705 students
Ellen Fairclough Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
| Measure | David Suzuki Public School Markham, Ontario | Ellen Fairclough Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #716 of 3,871 | #2063 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #716 of 3,871 | #2063 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 705 | 380 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 380 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 63.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 84.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 20% |
| First language not English | 69% | 80% |
| Special education | 6% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | davidsuzuki.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | ellenfairclough.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •David Suzuki Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.7 vs 48.8).
- •David Suzuki Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 63.7%).
- •David Suzuki Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86% vs 84.3%).
- •David Suzuki Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 380.
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 David Suzuki Public School better than Ellen Fairclough Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), David Suzuki Public School ranks higher (71.7 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 David Suzuki Public School and Ellen Fairclough Public School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Suzuki Public School: 705. Ellen Fairclough Public School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Suzuki Public School and Ellen Fairclough Public School rank in Ontario?
David Suzuki Public School is 716th of 3,871 and Ellen Fairclough Public School is 2063rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).