Dr John M Denison Secondary School vs Poplar Bank Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Poplar Bank Public School
Newmarket · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
| Measure | Dr John M Denison Secondary School Newmarket, Ontario | Poplar Bank Public School Newmarket, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #442 of 766 | #1043 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #442 of 766 | #1043 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 605 |
| Enrolment | 1,000 | 605 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 47% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 34% | 46% |
| Special education | 26% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Newmarket |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | denison.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | poplarbank.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Poplar Bank Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.5 vs 44.3).
- •Dr John M Denison Secondary School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 605.
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 Poplar Bank Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Poplar Bank Public School ranks higher (65.5 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 Poplar Bank Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Newmarket and Newmarket in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School: 1,000. Poplar Bank Public School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr John M Denison Secondary School and Poplar Bank Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr John M Denison Secondary School is 442nd of 766 and Poplar Bank Public School is 1043rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).