Fred Varley Public School vs St Edward Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
St Edward Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
250 students
| Measure | Fred Varley Public School Markham, Ontario | St Edward Catholic Elementary School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1343 of 3,871 | #395 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1343 of 3,871 | #395 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 665 | 250 |
| Enrolment | 665 | 250 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 65% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.3% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 66% | 25% |
| Special education | 5% | 5% |
| 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/ | sed.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Edward Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.1 vs 60.0).
- •St Edward Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 65%).
- •Fred Varley Public School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 250.
- •Fred Varley Public School is a public school while St Edward 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 Fred Varley Public School better than St Edward Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Edward Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 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 St Edward Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fred Varley Public School: 665. St Edward Catholic Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fred Varley Public School and St Edward Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Fred Varley Public School is 1343rd of 3,871 and St Edward Catholic Elementary School is 395th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).