Fernforest Public School
#2064 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario
#2064 of 3,871 nationally
About Fernforest Public School
Fernforest Public School is a public elementary located in Brampton, in the Peel DSB school board or district of Ontario, Canada. It caters for Grades JK-5. In 2025 it enrolled 695 students. Publicly funded schools run by public school boards or districts; free to attend.
Its Success Index (Canada) is 48.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada and 2064th of 3,871 ranked elementary schools in Ontario. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer low-income households) (61th percentile), and its weakest is parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrolment 695; first language not english 59%; special education 1%; identified as gifted 1%.
There are 236 schools in Brampton; Fernforest Public School ranks 75th of 181 scored schools there.
Success Index (Canada) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across Canada.
- EQAO Grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (20%)70.7%
- EQAO Grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (25%)–
- EQAO Grade 9 mathematics (25%)–
- OSSLT first-attempt pass rate (20%)–
- FSA literacy score (25%)–
- FSA numeracy score (25%)–
- Community advantage (fewer low-income households) (10%)6%
- Parent education (fewer parents without a credential) (10%)8%
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fernforest Public School by the official sources.
- Enrolment
- 695
- Students enrolled in the latest published year.
- EQAO Grade 3
- 70.7%
- Average % at or above the provincial standard in reading, writing and mathematics.
- Low-income households
- 6%
- % of students living in low-income households.
- Parents without a credential
- 8%
- % of students whose parents have no degree, diploma or certificate.
- First language not English
- 59%
- % of students whose first language is not English.
- Special education
- 1%
- % of students receiving special education services.
- Identified as gifted
- 1%
- % of students identified as gifted.
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Schools near Fernforest Public School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (Canada).
Our Lady of Providence Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students · 321 m away
Springdale Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
460 students · 1.0 km away
Blessed Michael J. McGivney Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students · 1.1 km away
Larkspur Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
685 students · 1.1 km away
Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School
Brampton · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,745 students · 1.3 km away
Massey Street Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
315 students · 1.3 km away
Great Lakes Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
750 students · 1.4 km away
Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
255 students · 1.4 km away
St Isaac Jogues Elementary School
Brampton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
375 students · 1.5 km away
St Marguerite d'Youville Secondary School
Brampton · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,160 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ontario with a comparable Enrolment.
Fallingbrook Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
Ormiston Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
Pringle Creek Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
River Heights School
Caledonia · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
River Oaks Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
Mitchell Hepburn Public School
St Thomas · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fernforest Public School a good school?
Fernforest Public School has a Success Index (Canada) of 48.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in Canada) and ranks #2064 of 3,871 in Ontario. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fernforest Public School rank in Ontario?
Fernforest Public School ranks #2064 of 3,871 elementary schools in Ontario and #2064 of 3,871 nationally on the Success Index (Canada) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fernforest Public School?
Fernforest Public School had 695 students in 2025.
Is Fernforest Public School a elementary school or a secondary school?
Fernforest Public School is classified as a elementary covering Grades JK-5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fernforest Public School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fernforest Public School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (Canada) and distance, and can be compared side by side.