Forest Hill Public School vs Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Public School
Midhurst · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School
Barrie · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
345 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Midhurst, Ontario | Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1477 of 3,871 | #1378 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1477 of 3,871 | #1378 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 63.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 76.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 45% |
| Identified as gifted | 2% | 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 | Midhurst | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | for.scdsb.on.ca | scd.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (58.8 vs 59.4).
- •Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (63.3% vs 54%).
- •Forest Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Forest Hill Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 345.
- •Forest Hill Public School is a public school while Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forest Hill Public School and Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Midhurst and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Hill Public School: 615. Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Hill Public School and Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Forest Hill Public School is 1477th of 3,871 and Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School is 1378th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).