Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute vs Highgate Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,135 students
Highgate Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
| Measure | Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Highgate Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 58 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #298 of 766 | #2614 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #298 of 766 | #2614 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,135 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 1,135 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 62.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 73% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 89% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 14% | 20% |
| First language not English | 71% | 85% |
| Special education | 8% | 4% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Toronto | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.bethuneci.com | highgate.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.0 vs 38.1).
- •Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,135 students compared with 520.
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 Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute better than Highgate Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute ranks higher (58.0 vs 38.1 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 Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and Highgate Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute: 1,135. Highgate Public School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute and Highgate Public School rank in Ontario?
Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute is 298th of 766 and Highgate Public School is 2614th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).