Altona Forest Public School vs Highbush Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 486 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altona Forest Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
460 students
Highbush Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
| Measure | Altona Forest Public School Pickering, Ontario | Highbush Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #1679 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #1679 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 810 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 810 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 71.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 25% | 27% |
| Special education | 10% | 9% |
| 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 | Pickering | Pickering |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | altona.ddsb.ca/ | highbush.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (55.0 vs 55.3).
- •Highbush Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Highbush Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 70.7%).
- •Highbush Public School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 460.
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 Altona Forest Public School better than Highbush Public 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 Altona Forest Public School and Highbush Public School?
About 486 m in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Altona Forest Public School: 460. Highbush Public School: 810. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Altona Forest Public School and Highbush Public School rank in Ontario?
Altona Forest Public School is 1697th of 3,871 and Highbush Public School is 1679th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).