École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye vs Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 585 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
135 students
Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
685 students
| Measure | École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye Thunder Bay, Ontario | Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 78 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #93 of 766 | #474 of 766 |
| National rank | #93 of 766 | #474 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 135 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 135 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 64% | 60% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | 76% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 30% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 20% |
| 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 | escdlv.csdcab.ca | www.lakeheadschools.ca/superior |
The verdict
- •École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (77.7 vs 41.3).
- •École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (64% vs 60%).
- •École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (90% vs 76%).
- •Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 685 students compared with 135.
- •École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye is a catholic school while Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute is a public 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 École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye better than Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye ranks higher (77.7 vs 41.3 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 École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye: 135. Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye is 93rd of 766 and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 474th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).