Markville Secondary School vs St Matthew Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
St Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Unionville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
100 students
| Measure | Markville Secondary School Markham, Ontario | St Matthew Catholic Elementary School Unionville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #88 of 766 | #229 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #88 of 766 | #229 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,575 | 100 |
| Enrolment | 1,575 | 100 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 100% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 92% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 96% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 69% | 30% |
| Special education | 12% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 11% | 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 | Unionville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | markville.ss.yrdsb.ca/ | smw.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Matthew Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (82.9 vs 78.8).
- •Markville Secondary School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 100.
- •Markville Secondary School is a public school while St Matthew 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 Markville Secondary School better than St Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Matthew Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 78.8 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 Markville Secondary School and St Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Markham and Unionville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Markville Secondary School: 1,575. St Matthew Catholic Elementary School: 100. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Markville Secondary School and St Matthew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Markville Secondary School is 88th of 766 and St Matthew Catholic Elementary School is 229th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).