E W Foster Public School vs St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 844 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E W Foster Public School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
265 students
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School
Milton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
725 students
| Measure | E W Foster Public School Milton, Ontario | St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School Milton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #764 of 3,871 | #783 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #764 of 3,871 | #783 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 725 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 725 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.3% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 30% | 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 | ewf.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/anth/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (70.7 vs 70.4).
- •St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 74.3%).
- •St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 265.
- •E W Foster 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 E W Foster Public School better than St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are E W Foster Public School and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School?
About 844 m in a straight line, between Milton and Milton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
E W Foster Public School: 265. St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do E W Foster Public School and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
E W Foster Public School is 764th 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).