Coldwater Public School vs Forest View Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 111 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coldwater Public School
Coldwater · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
Forest View Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Coldwater Public School Coldwater, Ontario | Forest View Public School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2735 of 3,871 | #2854 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2735 of 3,871 | #2854 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48% | 59% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.7% | 65% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 4% |
| First language not English | 1% | 16% |
| Special education | 16% | 15% |
| 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 | Coldwater | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | col.scdsb.on.ca | forestview.ddsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Coldwater Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.3 vs 34.1).
- •Forest View Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (59% vs 48%).
- •Coldwater Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 65%).
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 Coldwater Public School better than Forest View Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Coldwater Public School ranks higher (36.3 vs 34.1 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 Coldwater Public School and Forest View Public School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Coldwater and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Coldwater Public School: 555. Forest View Public School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Coldwater Public School and Forest View Public School rank in Ontario?
Coldwater Public School is 2735th of 3,871 and Forest View Public School is 2854th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).