Markham District High School vs St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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 Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School
Markham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
275 students
| Measure | Markham District High School Markham, Ontario | St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #100 of 766 | #835 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #100 of 766 | #835 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,415 | 275 |
| Enrolment | 1,415 | 275 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 77% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 51% | 10% |
| Special education | 17% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 12% | 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 | markhamdistrict.hs.yrdsb.ca/ | kta.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Markham District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.2 vs 69.5).
- •Markham District High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 275.
- •Markham District High School is a public school while St Kateri Tekakwitha 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 Markham District High School better than St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Markham District High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 69.5 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 Markham District High School and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Markham District High School: 1,415. St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Markham District High School and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Markham District High School is 100th of 766 and St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Elementary School is 835th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).