Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) vs Lakehead Alternative School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary)
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
800 students
Lakehead Alternative School
Thunder Bay · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
| Measure | Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) Thunder Bay, Ontario | Lakehead Alternative School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #1566 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #1566 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 800 | – |
| Enrolment | 800 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | – |
| First language not English | 6% | – |
| Special education | 7% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | – | www.lakeheadschools.ca/secondary-overview/alternative-programs/ |
The verdict
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 Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) better than Lakehead Alternative School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) and Lakehead Alternative School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
How do Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) and Lakehead Alternative School rank in Ontario?
Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) is 1566th of 3,871 and Lakehead Alternative School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).