Holy Family Catholic Elementary School vs St Francis Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 5.9 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
St Francis Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
| Measure | Holy Family Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Francis Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #935 of 3,871 | #2588 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #935 of 3,871 | #2588 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 355 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 76.3% | 53% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 71.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| Special education | 20% | 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/holy-family | www.tbcschools.ca/st-francis |
The verdict
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (67.7 vs 38.6).
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (76.3% vs 53%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75% vs 71.3%).
- •Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 155.
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 St Francis Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Holy Family Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (67.7 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 Holy Family Catholic Elementary School and St Francis Catholic Elementary School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School: 355. St Francis Catholic Elementary School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Holy Family Catholic Elementary School and St Francis Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School is 935th 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).