Forest View Public School vs St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km 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. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School
Courtice · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
| Measure | Forest View Public School Oshawa, Ontario | St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School Courtice, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #2854 of 3,871 | #174 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2854 of 3,871 | #174 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 555 | 400 |
| Enrolment | 555 | 400 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 16% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Courtice |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | forestview.ddsb.ca | stmotherteresa.pvnccdsb.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (85.3 vs 34.1).
- •St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 59%).
- •St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 65%).
- •Forest View Public School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 400.
- •Forest View Public School is a public school while St. Mother Teresa 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 View Public School better than St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 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. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oshawa and Courtice in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forest View Public School: 555. St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forest View Public School and St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Forest View Public School is 2854th of 3,871 and St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School is 174th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).