Driftwood Park Public School vs Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Driftwood Park Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
365 students
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,555 students
| Measure | Driftwood Park Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Forest Heights Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 69 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #860 of 3,871 | #504 of 766 |
| National rank | #860 of 3,871 | #504 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 365 | 1,555 |
| Enrolment | 365 | 1,555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 48% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 8% |
| First language not English | 10% | 49% |
| Special education | 20% | 21% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Kitchener |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dpk.wrdsb.ca/ | fhci.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Driftwood Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.0 vs 38.7).
- •Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 365.
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 Driftwood Park Public School better than Forest Heights Collegiate Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Driftwood Park Public School ranks higher (69.0 vs 38.7 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 Driftwood Park Public School and Forest Heights Collegiate Institute?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Driftwood Park Public School: 365. Forest Heights Collegiate Institute: 1,555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Driftwood Park Public School and Forest Heights Collegiate Institute rank in Ontario?
Driftwood Park Public School is 860th of 3,871 and Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is 504th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).