Claude E Garton Public School vs St Paul Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 665 m 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 Paul Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
140 students
| Measure | Claude E Garton Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Paul Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #402 of 3,871 | #206 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #402 of 3,871 | #206 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 430 | 140 |
| Enrolment | 430 | 140 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 82% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 92% | 89.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 40% |
| 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-paul |
The verdict
- •St Paul Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (84.0 vs 77.8).
- •Claude E Garton Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 82%).
- •Claude E Garton Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (92% vs 89.7%).
- •Claude E Garton Public School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 140.
- •Claude E Garton Public School is a public school while St Paul 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 Claude E Garton Public School better than St Paul Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Paul Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (84.0 vs 77.8 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 Paul Catholic Elementary School?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Claude E Garton Public School: 430. St Paul Catholic Elementary School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Claude E Garton Public School and St Paul Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Claude E Garton Public School is 402nd of 3,871 and St Paul Catholic Elementary School is 206th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).