St Anthony Catholic Elementary School vs Willowbrook 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.
St Anthony Catholic Elementary School
Thornhill · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
Willowbrook Public School
Thornhill · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | St Anthony Catholic Elementary School Thornhill, Ontario | Willowbrook Public School Thornhill, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 77 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #461 of 3,871 | #927 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #461 of 3,871 | #927 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 195 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 195 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 77% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 91.3% | 82.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 50% |
| 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 | Thornhill | Thornhill |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | say.ycdsb.ca/ | willowbrook.ps.yrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.5 vs 67.9).
- •St Anthony Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77% vs 75.3%).
- •St Anthony Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (91.3% vs 82.7%).
- •Willowbrook Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 195.
- •St Anthony Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Willowbrook Public School is a public 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 St Anthony Catholic Elementary School better than Willowbrook Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Anthony Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (76.5 vs 67.9 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 St Anthony Catholic Elementary School and Willowbrook Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Thornhill and Thornhill in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Anthony Catholic Elementary School: 195. Willowbrook Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Anthony Catholic Elementary School and Willowbrook Public School rank in Ontario?
St Anthony Catholic Elementary School is 461st of 3,871 and Willowbrook Public School is 927th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).