Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) vs St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Trail Public School (Elementary)
Oakville · Public elementary · Grades 1-8
715 students
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School
Oakville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) Oakville, Ontario | St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #143 of 3,871 | #168 of 766 |
| National rank | #143 of 3,871 | #168 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 715 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 98% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 78% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 8% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 53% | 24% |
| Special education | 4% | 20% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | for.hdsb.ca/ | loyola.hcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.4 vs 70.3).
- •St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 715.
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is a public school while St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary 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 Trail Public School (Elementary) better than St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) ranks higher (86.4 vs 70.3 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 Trail Public School (Elementary) and St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Trail Public School (Elementary): 715. St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) and St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is 143rd of 3,871 and St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School is 168th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).