Dr John M Denison Secondary School vs Phoebe Gilman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 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
Phoebe Gilman Public School
East Gwillimbury · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
700 students
| Measure | Dr John M Denison Secondary School Newmarket, Ontario | Phoebe Gilman Public School East Gwillimbury, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #442 of 766 | #1314 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #442 of 766 | #1314 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 700 |
| Enrolment | 1,000 | 700 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 34% | 47% |
| Special education | 26% | 10% |
| 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 | East Gwillimbury |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | denison.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | phoebegilman.ps.yrdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Gilman Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.5 vs 44.3).
- •Dr John M Denison Secondary School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 700.
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 Phoebe Gilman Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Phoebe Gilman Public School ranks higher (60.5 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 Phoebe Gilman Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and East Gwillimbury in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School: 1,000. Phoebe Gilman Public School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr John M Denison Secondary School and Phoebe Gilman Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School is 442nd of 766 and Phoebe Gilman Public School is 1314th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).