Fernforest Public School vs Great Lakes Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernforest Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-5
695 students
Great Lakes Public School
Brampton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
750 students
| Measure | Fernforest Public School Brampton, Ontario | Great Lakes Public School Brampton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2064 of 3,871 | #1175 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2064 of 3,871 | #1175 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-5 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 695 | 750 |
| Enrolment | 695 | 750 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 70.7% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 77% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 7% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 8% |
| First language not English | 59% | 65% |
| Special education | 1% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Brampton | Brampton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1414/Pages/default.aspx | schools.peelschools.org/1476/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (63.3 vs 48.8).
- •Great Lakes Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 70.7%).
- •Great Lakes Public School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 695.
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 Fernforest Public School better than Great Lakes Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Great Lakes Public School ranks higher (63.3 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 Fernforest Public School and Great Lakes Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brampton and Brampton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Fernforest Public School: 695. Great Lakes Public School: 750. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Fernforest Public School and Great Lakes Public School rank in Ontario?
Fernforest Public School is 2064th of 3,871 and Great Lakes Public School is 1175th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).