Hillcrest Public School vs Simcoe Shores Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Public School
Barrie · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
Simcoe Shores Secondary School
Barrie · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
435 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Public School Barrie, Ontario | Simcoe Shores Secondary School Barrie, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3060 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3060 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 465 | 435 |
| Enrolment | 465 | 435 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 44.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 64% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Barrie | Barrie |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | hil.scdsb.on.ca/ | scdsb.on.ca/Schools/Alt-School/Pages/South-Barrie-Campus.aspx |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Public School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 435.
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 Hillcrest Public School better than Simcoe Shores Secondary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Public School and Simcoe Shores Secondary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Barrie and Barrie in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Hillcrest Public School: 465. Simcoe Shores Secondary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Hillcrest Public School and Simcoe Shores Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Hillcrest Public School is 3060th of 3,871 and Simcoe Shores Secondary School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).