C D Howe Public School vs École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C D Howe Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
135 students
| Measure | C D Howe Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #93 of 766 |
| National rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #93 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 265 | 135 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 135 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 64% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 90% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 30% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | cdhowe.lakeheadschools.ca/ | escdlv.csdcab.ca |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.7 vs 53.5).
- •C D Howe Public School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 135.
- •C D Howe Public School is a public school while École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye is a catholic 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is C D Howe Public School better than École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye ranks higher (77.7 vs 53.5 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 C D Howe Public School and École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C D Howe Public School: 265. École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye: 135. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C D Howe Public School and École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye rank in Ontario?
C D Howe Public School is 1789th of 3,871 and École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye is 93rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).