Denne Public School vs Dr John M Denison Secondary 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.
Denne Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
Dr John M Denison Secondary School
Newmarket · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,000 students
| Measure | Denne Public School Newmarket, Ontario | Dr John M Denison Secondary School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2080 of 3,871 | #442 of 766 |
| National rank | #2080 of 3,871 | #442 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,000 |
| Enrolment | 350 | 1,000 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 47% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 34% |
| Special education | 15% | 26% |
| 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 | Newmarket | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | denne.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | denison.ss.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Denne Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (48.6 vs 44.3).
- •Dr John M Denison Secondary School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 350.
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 Denne Public School better than Dr John M Denison Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Denne Public School ranks higher (48.6 vs 44.3 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 Denne Public School and Dr John M Denison Secondary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Denne Public School: 350. Dr John M Denison Secondary School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Denne Public School and Dr John M Denison Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Denne Public School is 2080th of 3,871 and Dr John M Denison Secondary School is 442nd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).