Altona Forest Public School vs Westcreek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km 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
Westcreek Public School
Pickering · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
| Measure | Altona Forest Public School Pickering, Ontario | Westcreek Public School Pickering, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #1928 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1697 of 3,871 | #1928 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 460 | 570 |
| Enrolment | 460 | 570 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 67.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 70.7% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 25% | 27% |
| Special education | 10% | 6% |
| 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/ | westcreek.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Altona Forest Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.0 vs 51.1).
- •Altona Forest Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (70.7% vs 67.3%).
- •Westcreek Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Westcreek Public School is the larger school with 570 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 Westcreek Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Altona Forest Public School ranks higher (55.0 vs 51.1 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 Altona Forest Public School and Westcreek Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pickering and Pickering in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Altona Forest Public School: 460. Westcreek Public School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Altona Forest Public School and Westcreek Public School rank in Ontario?
Altona Forest Public School is 1697th of 3,871 and Westcreek Public School is 1928th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).