Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) vs St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 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. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Oakville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
305 students
| Measure | Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) Oakville, Ontario | St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Oakville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 86 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #143 of 3,871 | #1669 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #143 of 3,871 | #1669 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 715 | 305 |
| Enrolment | 715 | 305 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 85.3% | 82.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 98% | 68.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 53% | 20% |
| Special education | 4% | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | 3% | 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 | Oakville | Oakville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | for.hdsb.ca/ | schools.hcdsb.org/pope |
The verdict
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (86.4 vs 55.5).
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (98% vs 68.3%).
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is the larger school with 715 students compared with 305.
- •Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is a public school while St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary 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. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) ranks higher (86.4 vs 55.5 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 Trail Public School (Elementary) and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oakville and Oakville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest Trail Public School (Elementary): 715. St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Forest Trail Public School (Elementary) is 143rd of 3,871 and St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School is 1669th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).