Markham District High School vs St Brother André Catholic High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Markham District High School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,415 students
St Brother André Catholic High School
Markham · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,280 students
| Measure | Markham District High School Markham, Ontario | St Brother André Catholic High School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #100 of 766 | #107 of 766 |
| National rank | #100 of 766 | #107 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,415 | 1,280 |
| Enrolment | 1,415 | 1,280 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 77% | 69% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | 94% |
| Low-income households | 7% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 3% |
| First language not English | 51% | 17% |
| Special education | 17% | 17% |
| Identified as gifted | 12% | 4% |
| 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 | markhamdistrict.hs.yrdsb.ca/ | sba.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (77.2 vs 76.4).
- •Markham District High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (77% vs 69%).
- •St Brother André Catholic High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (94% vs 92%).
- •Markham District High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 1,280.
- •Markham District High School is a public school while St Brother André Catholic High 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 Markham District High School better than St Brother André Catholic High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Markham District High School and St Brother André Catholic High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Markham District High School: 1,415. St Brother André Catholic High School: 1,280. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Markham District High School and St Brother André Catholic High School rank in Ontario?
Markham District High School is 100th of 766 and St Brother André Catholic High School is 107th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).