Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) vs St Francis Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 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
St Francis Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
| Measure | Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Francis Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 57 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1566 of 3,871 | #2588 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1566 of 3,871 | #2588 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 800 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 800 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71% | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80.7% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 0% |
| First language not English | 6% | 10% |
| Special education | 7% | 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 | – | www.tbcschools.ca/st-francis |
The verdict
- •Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (57.3 vs 38.6).
- •Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71% vs 53%).
- •Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 71.3%).
- •Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) is the larger school with 800 students compared with 155.
- •Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) is a public school while St Francis 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 Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) better than St Francis Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) ranks higher (57.3 vs 38.6 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 Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) and St Francis Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary): 800. St Francis Catholic Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) and St Francis Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Ecole Elsie MacGill PS (Elementary) is 1566th of 3,871 and St Francis Catholic Elementary School is 2588th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).