Forest Heights Collegiate Institute vs Forest Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute
Kitchener · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,555 students
Forest Hill Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
405 students
| Measure | Forest Heights Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | Forest Hill Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #504 of 766 | #3690 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #504 of 766 | #3690 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 1,555 | 405 |
| Enrolment | 1,555 | 405 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 54% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 20% |
| First language not English | 49% | 30% |
| Special education | 21% | 10% |
| 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 | fhci.wrdsb.ca/ | fhl.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Heights Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.7 vs 11.9).
- •Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 405.
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 Forest Heights Collegiate Institute better than Forest Hill Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Heights Collegiate Institute ranks higher (38.7 vs 11.9 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 Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and Forest Hill Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute: 1,555. Forest Hill Public School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and Forest Hill Public School rank in Ontario?
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is 504th of 766 and Forest Hill Public School is 3690th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).