Forestview Public School vs St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestview Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
690 students
St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
| Measure | Forestview Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario | St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #656 of 3,871 | #1320 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #656 of 3,871 | #1320 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 690 | 490 |
| Enrolment | 690 | 490 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.3% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 86.7% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 8% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 0% |
| First language not English | 24% | 20% |
| Special education | 16% | 5% |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | forestview.dsbn.org/ | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/cardinalnewman/ |
The verdict
- •Forestview Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.9 vs 60.4).
- •St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 79.3%).
- •Forestview Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Forestview Public School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 490.
- •Forestview Public School is a public school while St John Henry Newman 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 Forestview Public School better than St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Forestview Public School ranks higher (72.9 vs 60.4 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 Forestview Public School and St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Forestview Public School: 690. St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Forestview Public School and St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Forestview Public School is 656th of 3,871 and St John Henry Newman Catholic Elementary School is 1320th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).