Prince of Peace Catholic School vs Wilclay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 859 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prince of Peace Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
170 students
Wilclay Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Prince of Peace Catholic School Toronto, Ontario | Wilclay Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #923 of 3,871 | #1014 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #923 of 3,871 | #1014 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 170 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 170 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 94% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 20% |
| First language not English | 40% | 83% |
| Special education | 15% | 9% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 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 | Toronto | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | princeofpeace.tcdsb.org | wilclay.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Prince of Peace Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.9 vs 66.1).
- •Prince of Peace Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 75%).
- •Prince of Peace Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (94% vs 92%).
- •Wilclay Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 170.
- •Prince of Peace Catholic School is a catholic school while Wilclay Public School is a public 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 Prince of Peace Catholic School better than Wilclay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Prince of Peace Catholic School ranks higher (67.9 vs 66.1 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 Prince of Peace Catholic School and Wilclay Public School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Prince of Peace Catholic School: 170. Wilclay Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Prince of Peace Catholic School and Wilclay Public School rank in Ontario?
Prince of Peace Catholic School is 923rd of 3,871 and Wilclay Public School is 1014th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).