Abbey Lane Public School vs St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 739 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Lane Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
240 students
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | Abbey Lane Public School Oakville, Ontario | St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1483 of 3,871 | #177 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1483 of 3,871 | #177 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 240 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 240 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 83.3% | 96% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 92.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 30% | 20% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | abb.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/matt/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.2 vs 58.7).
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (96% vs 83.3%).
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92.3% vs 75%).
- •St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 240.
- •Abbey Lane Public 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 Abbey Lane Public School better than St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 58.7 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 Abbey Lane Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Abbey Lane Public School: 240. St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Abbey Lane Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Abbey Lane Public School is 1483rd of 3,871 and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School is 177th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).