Markville Secondary School vs Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Markville Secondary School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,575 students
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
Markham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,865 students
| Measure | Markville Secondary School Markham, Ontario | Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #88 of 766 | #79 of 766 |
| National rank | #88 of 766 | #79 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,575 | 1,865 |
| Enrolment | 1,575 | 1,865 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 92% | 91% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | 97% |
| Low-income households | 11% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 4% |
| First language not English | 69% | 68% |
| Special education | 12% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 11% | 3% |
| 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 | markville.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | trudeau.hs.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (78.8 vs 79.5).
- •Markville Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (92% vs 91%).
- •Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (97% vs 96%).
- •Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School is the larger school with 1,865 students compared with 1,575.
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 Markville Secondary School better than Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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 Markville Secondary School and Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Markham and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Markville Secondary School: 1,575. Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School: 1,865. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Markville Secondary School and Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School rank in Ontario?
Markville Secondary School is 88th of 766 and Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School is 79th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).