Compare Schools · Oakville
Forest Trail Public School vs St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Two Oakville elementary schools side by side — EQAO results versus the city and board averages, plus the homes for sale in each catchment.
Forest Trail Public School
Public · Elementary · Halton DSB
92%EQAO composite
+16 pts(Above average)Halton DSB avg 76%
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Catholic · Elementary · Halton CDSB
94%EQAO composite
+14 pts(Above average)Halton CDSB avg 80%
Forest Trail Public School
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
EQAO composite
92%
94%
vs city avg
+12 pts
+14 pts
vs board avg
+16 pts
+14 pts
Grades
1-8
JK-8
Students
715
330
Homes in catchment
185
14
Median catchment price
$1.1M
$1.4M
EQAO shows the share of students meeting the provincial standard, alongside the Oakville and board averages for context — a comparison aid, not a ranking.
Open in the full compare toolCommon questions
Which has the higher EQAO score, Forest Trail Public School or St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School has the higher EQAO composite (94% vs 92%). EQAO measures the share of students meeting the provincial standard — it's one input among many, not a ranking of school quality.
Are Forest Trail Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School in the same area?
Both are elementary schools in Oakville. Each links to its own profile and — for Halton schools — its exact catchment boundary and the homes for sale inside it.
How do I find homes in each school's catchment?
Open either school's catchment page to see the homes for sale inside its attendance boundary. Catchment maps are currently available for Halton schools; always confirm zoning with the school board.