Chris Hadfield Public School vs St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary 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.
Chris Hadfield Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
740 students
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School
Milton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
725 students
| Measure | Chris Hadfield Public School Milton, Ontario | St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School Milton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #476 of 3,871 | #783 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #476 of 3,871 | #783 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 740 | 725 |
| Enrolment | 740 | 725 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 50% | 9% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | chr.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/anth/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Chris Hadfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 70.4).
- •St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 76%).
- •Chris Hadfield Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.3% vs 83%).
- •Chris Hadfield Public School is the larger school with 740 students compared with 725.
- •Chris Hadfield Public School is a public school while St. Anthony of Padua 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 Chris Hadfield Public School better than St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Chris Hadfield Public School ranks higher (76.3 vs 70.4 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 Chris Hadfield Public School and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Chris Hadfield Public School: 740. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Chris Hadfield Public School and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Chris Hadfield Public School is 476th of 3,871 and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School is 783rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).