David Suzuki Public School vs Legacy Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
Legacy Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
440 students
| Measure | David Suzuki Public School Markham, Ontario | Legacy Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #716 of 3,871 | #224 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #716 of 3,871 | #224 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 705 | 440 |
| Enrolment | 705 | 440 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 6% | 0% |
| First language not English | 69% | 50% |
| 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/ | legacy.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Legacy Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.0 vs 71.7).
- •David Suzuki Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Legacy Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 86%).
- •David Suzuki Public School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 440.
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 Legacy Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Legacy Public School ranks higher (83.0 vs 71.7 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 Legacy Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
David Suzuki Public School: 705. Legacy Public School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do David Suzuki Public School and Legacy Public School rank in Ontario?
David Suzuki Public School is 716th of 3,871 and Legacy Public School is 224th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).