Markham District High School vs William Armstrong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 928 m 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
William Armstrong Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
220 students
| Measure | Markham District High School Markham, Ontario | William Armstrong Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #100 of 766 | #814 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #100 of 766 | #814 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,415 | 220 |
| Enrolment | 1,415 | 220 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 76% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 77% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 92% | – |
| Low-income households | 7% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 51% | 30% |
| Special education | 17% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 12% | 5% |
| 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/ | williamarmstrong.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Markham District High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.2 vs 69.9).
- •Markham District High School is the larger school with 1,415 students compared with 220.
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 William Armstrong Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Markham District High School ranks higher (77.2 vs 69.9 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 William Armstrong Public School?
About 928 m in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Markham District High School: 1,415. William Armstrong Public School: 220. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Markham District High School and William Armstrong Public School rank in Ontario?
Markham District High School is 100th of 766 and William Armstrong Public School is 814th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).