Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School vs C D Howe Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
260 students
C D Howe Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
| Measure | Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | C D Howe Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 16 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3582 of 3,871 | #1789 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3582 of 3,871 | #1789 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 78% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 69% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tbcschools.ca/bishop-eq-jennings | cdhowe.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •C D Howe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.5 vs 15.7).
- •C D Howe Public School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 260.
- •Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School is a catholic school while C D Howe Public School is a public 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 Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School better than C D Howe Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), C D Howe Public School ranks higher (53.5 vs 15.7 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 Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School and C D Howe Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School: 260. C D Howe Public School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School and C D Howe Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop E. Q. Jennings Senior Elementary School is 3582nd of 3,871 and C D Howe Public School is 1789th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).