Colonel J E Farewell Public School vs Heartwood PS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 749 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel J E Farewell Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
Heartwood PS
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
| Measure | Colonel J E Farewell Public School Whitby, Ontario | Heartwood PS Whitby, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #966 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #966 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 575 | – |
| Enrolment | 575 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 79.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | – |
| First language not English | 19% | – |
| Special education | 10% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Whitby | Whitby |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | colfarewell.ddsb.ca | – |
The verdict
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 Colonel J E Farewell Public School better than Heartwood PS?
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 Colonel J E Farewell Public School and Heartwood PS?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Whitby and Whitby in Ontario.
How do Colonel J E Farewell Public School and Heartwood PS rank in Ontario?
Colonel J E Farewell Public School is 966th of 3,871 and Heartwood PS is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).