Five Mile Public School vs Gorham and Ware Community Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 11 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Mile Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
Gorham and Ware Community Public School
Gorham · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
| Measure | Five Mile Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Gorham and Ware Community Public School Gorham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #809 of 3,871 | #1612 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #809 of 3,871 | #1612 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 215 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 215 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79.7% | 73% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 75% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 10% | 10% |
| 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 | Gorham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | fivemile.lakeheadschools.ca/ | gorhamware.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Five Mile Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.9 vs 56.5).
- •Five Mile Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 73%).
- •Five Mile Public School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 215.
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 Five Mile Public School better than Gorham and Ware Community Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Five Mile Public School ranks higher (69.9 vs 56.5 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 Five Mile Public School and Gorham and Ware Community Public School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Gorham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Five Mile Public School: 260. Gorham and Ware Community Public School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Five Mile Public School and Gorham and Ware Community Public School rank in Ontario?
Five Mile Public School is 809th of 3,871 and Gorham and Ware Community Public School is 1612th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).