Forest Hill Public School vs West Bayfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 4.9 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
West Bayfield Elementary School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Public School Midhurst, Ontario | West Bayfield Elementary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 59 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1477 of 3,871 | #3278 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1477 of 3,871 | #3278 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 555 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 555 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 54% | 55.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 81.3% | 44.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 2% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 5% | 16% |
| Special education | 10% | 19% |
| 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 | wes.scdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (58.8 vs 24.5).
- •West Bayfield Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (55.7% vs 54%).
- •Forest Hill Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (81.3% vs 44.3%).
- •Forest Hill Public School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 555.
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 West Bayfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Hill Public School ranks higher (58.8 vs 24.5 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 West Bayfield Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Midhurst and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Hill Public School: 615. West Bayfield Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Hill Public School and West Bayfield Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Forest Hill Public School is 1477th of 3,871 and West Bayfield Elementary School is 3278th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).