Algonquin Avenue Public School vs Peninsula Shores District School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 742 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Avenue Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
Peninsula Shores District School
Wiarton · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
| Measure | Algonquin Avenue Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Peninsula Shores District School Wiarton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 8 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3768 of 3,871 | #2733 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3768 of 3,871 | #2733 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55.7% | 56.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 38.3% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 15% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 40% |
| 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 | Thunder Bay | Wiarton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | algonquin.lakeheadschools.ca/ | www.psd.bwdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Peninsula Shores District School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.4 vs 8.1).
- •Peninsula Shores District School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Peninsula Shores District School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (67.7% vs 38.3%).
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 Algonquin Avenue Public School better than Peninsula Shores District School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Peninsula Shores District School ranks higher (36.4 vs 8.1 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 Algonquin Avenue Public School and Peninsula Shores District School?
About 742 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Wiarton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Algonquin Avenue Public School: 265. Peninsula Shores District School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Algonquin Avenue Public School and Peninsula Shores District School rank in Ontario?
Algonquin Avenue Public School is 3768th of 3,871 and Peninsula Shores District School is 2733rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).