Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School vs Vance Chapman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 669 m 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
Vance Chapman Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Vance Chapman Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2641 of 3,871 | #2718 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2641 of 3,871 | #2718 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 230 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 230 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 25% |
| 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 | vancechapman.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (37.5 vs 36.7).
- •Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 200.
- •Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Vance Chapman 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 Vance Chapman Public 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 Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School and Vance Chapman Public School?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School: 230. Vance Chapman Public School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School and Vance Chapman Public School rank in Ontario?
Bishop Gallagher Senior Catholic Elementary School is 2641st of 3,871 and Vance Chapman Public School is 2718th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).