Anne J. MacArthur Public School vs Viola Desmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 720 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anne J. MacArthur Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
855 students
Viola Desmond Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
975 students
| Measure | Anne J. MacArthur Public School Milton, Ontario | Viola Desmond Public School Milton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1986 of 3,871 | #1809 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1986 of 3,871 | #1809 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 855 | 975 |
| Enrolment | 855 | 975 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.3% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 4% |
| First language not English | 52% | 54% |
| 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 | Milton | Milton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Viola Desmond Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.0 vs 50.0).
- •Viola Desmond Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (67.3% vs 60%).
- •Anne J. MacArthur Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Viola Desmond Public School is the larger school with 975 students compared with 855.
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 Anne J. MacArthur Public School better than Viola Desmond Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Viola Desmond Public School ranks higher (53.0 vs 50.0 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 Anne J. MacArthur Public School and Viola Desmond Public School?
About 720 m in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Anne J. MacArthur Public School: 855. Viola Desmond Public School: 975. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Anne J. MacArthur Public School and Viola Desmond Public School rank in Ontario?
Anne J. MacArthur Public School is 1986th of 3,871 and Viola Desmond Public School is 1809th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).