Forest Hill Public School vs Laurentian Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
405 students
Laurentian Public School
Kitchener · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
360 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Kitchener, Ontario | Laurentian Public School Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 12 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3690 of 3,871 | #3147 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3690 of 3,871 | #3147 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 405 | 360 |
| Enrolment | 405 | 360 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 10% |
| First language not English | 30% | 35% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | fhl.wrdsb.ca/ | lau.wrdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Laurentian Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (27.1 vs 11.9).
- •Forest Hill Public School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 360.
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 Public School better than Laurentian Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Laurentian Public School ranks higher (27.1 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 Hill Public School and Laurentian Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Kitchener in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Hill Public School: 405. Laurentian Public School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Hill Public School and Laurentian Public School rank in Ontario?
Forest Hill Public School is 3690th of 3,871 and Laurentian Public School is 3147th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).