Elgin Market Public School vs St Anthony's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Market Public School
Kincardine · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
290 students
St Anthony's Separate School
Kincardine · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Elgin Market Public School Kincardine, Ontario | St Anthony's Separate School Kincardine, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1302 of 3,871 | #1972 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1302 of 3,871 | #1972 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 290 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 290 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 75.3% | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 2% |
| Special education | 10% | 7% |
| Identified as gifted | 5% | 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 | Kincardine | Kincardine |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.emp.bwdsb.on.ca | sta.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Elgin Market Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.7 vs 50.3).
- •Elgin Market Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 65.7%).
- •Elgin Market Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 73.7%).
- •St Anthony's Separate School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 290.
- •Elgin Market Public School is a public school while St Anthony's Separate 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 Elgin Market Public School better than St Anthony's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Elgin Market Public School ranks higher (60.7 vs 50.3 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 Elgin Market Public School and St Anthony's Separate School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kincardine and Kincardine in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Elgin Market Public School: 290. St Anthony's Separate School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Elgin Market Public School and St Anthony's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Elgin Market Public School is 1302nd of 3,871 and St Anthony's Separate School is 1972nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).