Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School vs Claude E Garton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
230 students
Claude E Garton Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
| Measure | Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Claude E Garton Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2641 of 3,871 | #402 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2641 of 3,871 | #402 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 430 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 430 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 92% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 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-gallagher | claudegarton.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Claude E Garton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.8 vs 37.5).
- •Claude E Garton Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 230.
- •Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Claude E Garton 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 Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School better than Claude E Garton Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Claude E Garton Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 37.5 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 Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School and Claude E Garton Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School: 230. Claude E Garton Public School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School and Claude E Garton Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School is 2641st of 3,871 and Claude E Garton Public School is 402nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).