C D Howe Public School vs Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 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
Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
345 students
| Measure | C D Howe Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #911 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #911 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 265 | 345 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 345 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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/ | www.tbcschools.ca/holy-cross |
The verdict
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (68.1 vs 53.5).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 78%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 69%).
- •Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 265.
- •C D Howe Public School is a public school while Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is C D Howe Public School better than Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 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 Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
C D Howe Public School: 265. Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C D Howe Public School and Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
C D Howe Public School is 1789th of 3,871 and Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School is 911th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).