Fallingbrook Public School vs Fernforest Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 68 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallingbrook Public School
Whitby · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
695 students
Fernforest Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
695 students
| Measure | Fallingbrook Public School Whitby, Ontario | Fernforest Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #673 of 3,871 | #2064 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #673 of 3,871 | #2064 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-5 |
| Students | 695 | 695 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 695 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | 70.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 8% |
| First language not English | 34% | 59% |
| Special education | 11% | 1% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fallingbrook.ddsb.ca | schools.peelschools.org/1414/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Fallingbrook Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.5 vs 48.8).
- •Fallingbrook Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 70.7%).
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 Fallingbrook Public School better than Fernforest Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Fallingbrook Public School ranks higher (72.5 vs 48.8 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 Fallingbrook Public School and Fernforest Public School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Whitby and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fallingbrook Public School: 695. Fernforest Public School: 695. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fallingbrook Public School and Fernforest Public School rank in Ontario?
Fallingbrook Public School is 673rd of 3,871 and Fernforest Public School is 2064th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).