Emily Carr Public School vs Forest Trail Public School (Elementary)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emily Carr Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
620 students
Forest Trail Public School (Elementary)
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
715 students
| Measure | Emily Carr Public School Oakville, Ontario | Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #513 of 3,871 | #143 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #513 of 3,871 | #143 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 1-8 |
| Students | 620 | 715 |
| Enrolment | 620 | 715 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85% | 98% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 40% | 53% |
| Special education | 11% | 4% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 3% |
| 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ecs.hdsb.ca/ | for.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.4 vs 76.0).
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (98% vs 85%).
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is the larger school with 715 students compared with 620.
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 Emily Carr Public School better than Forest Trail Public School (Elementary)?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) ranks higher (86.4 vs 76.0 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 Emily Carr Public School and Forest Trail Public School (Elementary)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Emily Carr Public School: 620. Forest Trail Public School (Elementary): 715. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Emily Carr Public School and Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) rank in Ontario?
Emily Carr Public School is 513th of 3,871 and Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is 143rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).