C D Howe Public School vs Five Mile Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.7 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
Five Mile Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
| Measure | C D Howe Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Five Mile Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #809 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #809 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 265 | 260 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 260 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | cdhowe.lakeheadschools.ca/ | fivemile.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Five Mile Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.9 vs 53.5).
- •Five Mile Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 78%).
- •Five Mile Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 69%).
- •C D Howe Public School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 260.
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 C D Howe Public School better than Five Mile Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Five Mile Public School ranks higher (69.9 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 Five Mile Public School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C D Howe Public School: 265. Five Mile Public School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C D Howe Public School and Five Mile Public School rank in Ontario?
C D Howe Public School is 1789th of 3,871 and Five Mile Public School is 809th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).