Fred Varley Public School vs Ramer Wood Public 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.
Fred Varley Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
665 students
Ramer Wood Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
350 students
| Measure | Fred Varley Public School Markham, Ontario | Ramer Wood Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1343 of 3,871 | #999 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1343 of 3,871 | #999 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 665 | 350 |
| Enrolment | 665 | 350 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 66% | 65% |
| Special education | 5% | 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 | Markham | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fredvarley.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | ramerwood.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Ramer Wood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.4 vs 60.0).
- •Ramer Wood Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 65%).
- •Fred Varley Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 84%).
- •Fred Varley Public School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 350.
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 Fred Varley Public School better than Ramer Wood Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ramer Wood Public School ranks higher (66.4 vs 60.0 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 Fred Varley Public School and Ramer Wood Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fred Varley Public School: 665. Ramer Wood Public School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fred Varley Public School and Ramer Wood Public School rank in Ontario?
Fred Varley Public School is 1343rd of 3,871 and Ramer Wood Public School is 999th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).