Dr G W Williams Secondary School vs Newmarket High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr G W Williams Secondary School
Aurora · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,515 students
Newmarket High School
Newmarket · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,515 students
| Measure | Dr G W Williams Secondary School Aurora, Ontario | Newmarket High School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #44 of 766 | #46 of 766 |
| National rank | #44 of 766 | #46 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,515 | 1,515 |
| Enrolment | 1,515 | 1,515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 82% | 75% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 52% | 38% |
| Special education | 18% | 18% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | Aurora | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | drgwwilliams.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | newmarket.hs.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (84.2 vs 84.1).
- •Dr G W Williams Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (82% vs 75%).
- •Newmarket High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 94%).
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 Dr G W Williams Secondary School better than Newmarket High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr G W Williams Secondary School and Newmarket High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr G W Williams Secondary School: 1,515. Newmarket High School: 1,515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr G W Williams Secondary School and Newmarket High School rank in Ontario?
Dr G W Williams Secondary School is 44th of 766 and Newmarket High School is 46th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).