Altona Forest Public School vs Elizabeth B Phin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Forest Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
Elizabeth B Phin Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
600 students
| Measure | Altona Forest Public School Pickering, Ontario | Elizabeth B Phin Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #933 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #933 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 600 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 600 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 85.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 25% | 26% |
| Special education | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | altona.ddsb.ca/ | ebphin.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 55.0).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Elizabeth B Phin Public School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 460.
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 Altona Forest Public School better than Elizabeth B Phin Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elizabeth B Phin Public School ranks higher (67.7 vs 55.0 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 Altona Forest Public School and Elizabeth B Phin Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Altona Forest Public School: 460. Elizabeth B Phin Public School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Altona Forest Public School and Elizabeth B Phin Public School rank in Ontario?
Altona Forest Public School is 1697th of 3,871 and Elizabeth B Phin Public School is 933rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).