St Benedict Catholic Elementary School vs Wilclay Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 655 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Benedict Catholic Elementary School
Unionville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
Wilclay Public School
Markham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | St Benedict Catholic Elementary School Unionville, Ontario | Wilclay Public School Markham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1327 of 3,871 | #1014 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1327 of 3,871 | #1014 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 87.7% | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 20% |
| First language not English | 60% | 83% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Unionville | Markham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | sbt.ycdsb.ca/ | wilclay.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Wilclay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.1 vs 60.3).
- •Wilclay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 74%).
- •Wilclay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 87.7%).
- •Wilclay Public School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 355.
- •St Benedict Catholic Elementary 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 St Benedict Catholic Elementary School better than Wilclay Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Wilclay Public School ranks higher (66.1 vs 60.3 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 St Benedict Catholic Elementary School and Wilclay Public School?
About 655 m in a straight line, between Unionville and Markham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Benedict Catholic Elementary School: 355. Wilclay Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Benedict Catholic Elementary School and Wilclay Public School rank in Ontario?
St Benedict Catholic Elementary School is 1327th of 3,871 and Wilclay Public School is 1014th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).