Forest Heights Collegiate Institute vs John McCrae Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 431 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
John McCrae Secondary School
Nepean · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,550 students
| Measure | Forest Heights Collegiate Institute Kitchener, Ontario | John McCrae Secondary School Nepean, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #504 of 766 | #248 of 766 |
| National rank | #504 of 766 | #248 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,555 | 1,550 |
| Enrolment | 1,555 | 1,550 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 48% | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 86% | 83% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 6% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 1% |
| First language not English | 49% | 41% |
| Special education | 21% | 22% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Nepean |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fhci.wrdsb.ca/ | johnmccraess.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •John McCrae Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (62.9 vs 38.7).
- •John McCrae Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (64% vs 48%).
- •Forest Heights Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (86% vs 83%).
- •Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 1,555 students compared with 1,550.
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 John McCrae Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John McCrae Secondary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 38.7 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 John McCrae Secondary School?
About 431 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Nepean in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute: 1,555. John McCrae Secondary School: 1,550. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Heights Collegiate Institute and John McCrae Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute is 504th of 766 and John McCrae Secondary School is 248th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).