Forest View Public School vs St John XXIII Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 385 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View Public School
Oshawa · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
555 students
St John XXIII Catholic School
Oshawa · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
300 students
| Measure | Forest View Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St John XXIII Catholic School Oshawa, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2854 of 3,871 | #2320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2854 of 3,871 | #2320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 555 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 16% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Oshawa | Oshawa |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | forestview.ddsb.ca | johnxxiii.dcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St John XXIII Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.0 vs 34.1).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78% vs 59%).
- •St John XXIII Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66% vs 65%).
- •Forest View Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 300.
- •Forest View Public School is a public school while St John XXIII 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 View Public School better than St John XXIII Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St John XXIII Catholic School ranks higher (44.0 vs 34.1 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 View Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School?
About 385 m in a straight line, between Oshawa and Oshawa in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest View Public School: 555. St John XXIII Catholic School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest View Public School and St John XXIII Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Forest View Public School is 2854th of 3,871 and St John XXIII Catholic School is 2320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).