Ellen Fairclough Public School vs Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellen Fairclough Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
380 students
Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Ellen Fairclough Public School Markham, Ontario | Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2063 of 3,871 | #156 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2063 of 3,871 | #156 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 380 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 380 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 63.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 84.3% | 93.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 0% |
| First language not English | 80% | 20% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Markham | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ellenfairclough.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | srws.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.9 vs 48.8).
- •Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 63.7%).
- •Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (93.3% vs 84.3%).
- •Ellen Fairclough Public School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 220.
- •Ellen Fairclough Public School is a public school while Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ellen Fairclough Public School better than Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (85.9 vs 48.8 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 Ellen Fairclough Public School and Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ellen Fairclough Public School: 380. Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ellen Fairclough Public School and Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ellen Fairclough Public School is 2063rd of 3,871 and Sir Richard W Scott Catholic Elementary School is 156th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).