Donald Cousens Public School vs San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 960 m 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
San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students
| Measure | Donald Cousens Public School Markham, Ontario | San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1087 of 3,871 | #700 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1087 of 3,871 | #700 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 670 | 375 |
| Enrolment | 670 | 375 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92.7% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 75% | 35% |
| Special education | 5% | 15% |
| 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/ | slr.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.0 vs 64.9).
- •San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 67%).
- •Donald Cousens Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 85.3%).
- •Donald Cousens Public School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 375.
- •Donald Cousens Public School is a public school while San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 64.9 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 San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Donald Cousens Public School: 670. San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School: 375. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Donald Cousens Public School and San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Donald Cousens Public School is 1087th of 3,871 and San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School is 700th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).