Barrie North Collegiate Institute vs Hillcrest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrie North Collegiate Institute
Barrie · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,475 students
Hillcrest Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Barrie North Collegiate Institute Barrie, Ontario | Hillcrest Public School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #448 of 766 | #3060 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #448 of 766 | #3060 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,475 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 1,475 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 44.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 64% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 88% | – |
| Low-income households | 11% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 11% | 15% |
| Special education | 26% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 4% | 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | nor.scdsb.on.ca/ | hil.scdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.9 vs 29.0).
- •Barrie North Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 465.
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 Barrie North Collegiate Institute better than Hillcrest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Barrie North Collegiate Institute ranks higher (43.9 vs 29.0 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 Barrie North Collegiate Institute and Hillcrest Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Barrie North Collegiate Institute: 1,475. Hillcrest Public School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Barrie North Collegiate Institute and Hillcrest Public School rank in Ontario?
Barrie North Collegiate Institute is 448th of 766 and Hillcrest Public School is 3060th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).