Holy Family Catholic Elementary School vs Nor'wester View Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
355 students
Nor'wester View Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Nor'wester View Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #935 of 3,871 | #212 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #935 of 3,871 | #212 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 300 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.3% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 89.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 5% |
| 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/holy-family | norwesterview.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Nor'wester View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 67.7).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 75%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 300.
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Nor'wester View Public School 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 Holy Family Catholic Elementary School better than Nor'wester View Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nor'wester View Public School ranks higher (83.7 vs 67.7 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 Holy Family Catholic Elementary School and Nor'wester View Public School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School: 355. Nor'wester View Public School: 300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Catholic Elementary School and Nor'wester View Public School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is 935th of 3,871 and Nor'wester View Public School is 212th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).