Highgate Public School vs Terry Fox Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
Terry Fox Public School
Scarborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
320 students
| Measure | Highgate Public School Markham, Ontario | Terry Fox Public School Scarborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2614 of 3,871 | #1533 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2614 of 3,871 | #1533 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 520 | 320 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 320 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 62.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 85% | 70% |
| Special education | 4% | 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 | Scarborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | highgate.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | schoolweb.tdsb.on.ca/terryfoxps |
The verdict
- •Terry Fox Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.0 vs 38.1).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Terry Fox Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (82% vs 78.7%).
- •Highgate Public School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 320.
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 Highgate Public School better than Terry Fox Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Terry Fox Public School 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 Highgate Public School and Terry Fox Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Markham and Scarborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Highgate Public School: 520. Terry Fox Public School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Highgate Public School and Terry Fox Public School rank in Ontario?
Highgate Public School is 2614th of 3,871 and Terry Fox Public School is 1533rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).