Ferndale Woods Elementary School vs West Oak Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 101 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Woods Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
665 students
West Oak Public School
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
665 students
| Measure | Ferndale Woods Elementary School Barrie, Ontario | West Oak Public School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2384 of 3,871 | #856 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2384 of 3,871 | #856 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 665 | 665 |
| Enrolment | 665 | 665 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 51.3% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 81% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 23% | 38% |
| Special education | 16% | 12% |
| Identified as gifted | 7% | 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 | Barrie | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fer.scdsb.on.ca/ | wes.hdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •West Oak Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.1 vs 43.0).
- •West Oak Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 51.3%).
- •West Oak Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81% vs 76.3%).
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 Ferndale Woods Elementary School better than West Oak Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), West Oak Public School ranks higher (69.1 vs 43.0 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 Ferndale Woods Elementary School and West Oak Public School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ferndale Woods Elementary School: 665. West Oak Public School: 665. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ferndale Woods Elementary School and West Oak Public School rank in Ontario?
Ferndale Woods Elementary School is 2384th of 3,871 and West Oak Public School is 856th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).