Donald Cousens Public School vs Fred Varley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald Cousens Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
670 students
Fred Varley Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
665 students
| Measure | Donald Cousens Public School Markham, Ontario | Fred Varley Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1087 of 3,871 | #1343 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1087 of 3,871 | #1343 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 670 | 665 |
| Enrolment | 670 | 665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.7% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 75% | 66% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| Identified as gifted | 18% | 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 | donaldcousens.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | fredvarley.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Donald Cousens Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.9 vs 60.0).
- •Donald Cousens Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67% vs 65%).
- •Donald Cousens Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 87.3%).
- •Donald Cousens Public School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 665.
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 Donald Cousens Public School better than Fred Varley Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Donald Cousens Public School ranks higher (64.9 vs 60.0 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 Donald Cousens Public School and Fred Varley Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Donald Cousens Public School: 670. Fred Varley Public School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Donald Cousens Public School and Fred Varley Public School rank in Ontario?
Donald Cousens Public School is 1087th of 3,871 and Fred Varley Public School is 1343rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).