Harry Bowes Public School vs St Mark Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Bowes Public School
Stouffville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
650 students
St Mark Catholic Elementary School
Stouffville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Harry Bowes Public School Stouffville, Ontario | St Mark Catholic Elementary School Stouffville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1731 of 3,871 | #1271 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1731 of 3,871 | #1271 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 650 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 650 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 33% | 10% |
| Special education | 11% | 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 | Stouffville | Stouffville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | harrybowes.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | smk.ycdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.5 vs 54.6).
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 72.7%).
- •St Mark Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Harry Bowes Public School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 320.
- •Harry Bowes Public School is a public school while St Mark 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 Harry Bowes Public School better than St Mark Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Mark Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 54.6 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 Harry Bowes Public School and St Mark Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stouffville and Stouffville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harry Bowes Public School: 650. St Mark Catholic Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harry Bowes Public School and St Mark Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Harry Bowes Public School is 1731st of 3,871 and St Mark Catholic Elementary School is 1271st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).