Claude E Garton Public School vs St James Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.3 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 James Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
| Measure | Claude E Garton Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St James Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #402 of 3,871 | #2796 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #402 of 3,871 | #2796 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 430 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92% | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 15% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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/ | stjames.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Claude E Garton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.8 vs 35.2).
- •Claude E Garton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 67.7%).
- •Claude E Garton Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 205.
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 James Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Claude E Garton Public School ranks higher (77.8 vs 35.2 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 James Public School?
About 3.3 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 James Public School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Claude E Garton Public School and St James Public School rank in Ontario?
Claude E Garton Public School is 402nd of 3,871 and St James Public School is 2796th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).