Forest Hill Collegiate Institute vs Westlane Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 72 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
825 students
Westlane Secondary School
Niagara Falls · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
825 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | Westlane Secondary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #212 of 766 | #288 of 766 |
| National rank | #212 of 766 | #288 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 825 | 825 |
| Enrolment | 825 | 825 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 60% | 66% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 93% | 87% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 3% |
| First language not English | 33% | 39% |
| Special education | 15% | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Toronto | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.fhci.net | westlane.dsbn.org/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Collegiate Institute scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (66.4 vs 59.0).
- •Westlane Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (66% vs 60%).
- •Forest Hill Collegiate Institute does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (93% vs 87%).
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 Hill Collegiate Institute better than Westlane Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Hill Collegiate Institute ranks higher (66.4 vs 59.0 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 Forest Hill Collegiate Institute and Westlane Secondary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Toronto and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute: 825. Westlane Secondary School: 825. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Hill Collegiate Institute and Westlane Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute is 212th of 766 and Westlane Secondary School is 288th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).