Claude E Garton Public School vs St Ignatius High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claude E Garton Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
430 students
St Ignatius High School
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,045 students
| Measure | Claude E Garton Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Ignatius High School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #402 of 3,871 | #444 of 766 |
| National rank | #402 of 3,871 | #444 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,045 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 1,045 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 50% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 9% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 6% |
| Special education | 10% | 14% |
| 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 | claudegarton.lakeheadschools.ca/ | www.tbcschools.ca/st-ignatius |
The verdict
- •Claude E Garton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.8 vs 44.2).
- •St Ignatius High School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 430.
- •Claude E Garton Public School is a public school while St Ignatius High 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 Claude E Garton Public School better than St Ignatius High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Claude E Garton Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 44.2 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 Claude E Garton Public School and St Ignatius High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Claude E Garton Public School: 430. St Ignatius High School: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Claude E Garton Public School and St Ignatius High School rank in Ontario?
Claude E Garton Public School is 402nd of 3,871 and St Ignatius High School is 444th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).