Dr John M Denison Secondary School vs Holland Landing Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr John M Denison Secondary School
Newmarket · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,000 students
Holland Landing Public School
Holland Landing · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
| Measure | Dr John M Denison Secondary School Newmarket, Ontario | Holland Landing Public School Holland Landing, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #442 of 766 | #1614 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #442 of 766 | #1614 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 515 |
| Enrolment | 1,000 | 515 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 34% | 26% |
| Special education | 26% | 11% |
| 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 | Holland Landing |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | denison.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | hollandlanding.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Holland Landing Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.5 vs 44.3).
- •Dr John M Denison Secondary School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 515.
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 John M Denison Secondary School better than Holland Landing Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holland Landing Public School ranks higher (56.5 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 Dr John M Denison Secondary School and Holland Landing Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Holland Landing in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School: 1,000. Holland Landing Public School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr John M Denison Secondary School and Holland Landing Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School is 442nd of 766 and Holland Landing Public School is 1614th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).