C D Howe Public School vs Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute
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
Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
685 students
| Measure | C D Howe Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #474 of 766 |
| National rank | #1789 of 3,871 | #474 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 265 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 265 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 60% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 76% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| 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.lakeheadschools.ca/superior |
The verdict
- •C D Howe Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.5 vs 41.3).
- •Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 685 students compared with 265.
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 Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), C D Howe Public School ranks higher (53.5 vs 41.3 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 Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
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. Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do C D Howe Public School and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
C D Howe Public School is 1789th of 3,871 and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 474th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).