Lakehead Alternative School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 466 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakehead Alternative School
Thunder Bay · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
| Measure | Lakehead Alternative School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | – | #751 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #751 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | – | 205 |
| Enrolment | – | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 0% |
| First language not English | – | 10% |
| Special education | – | 10% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 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.lakeheadschools.ca/secondary-overview/alternative-programs/ | www.tbcschools.ca/st-thomas-aquinas |
The verdict
- •Lakehead Alternative School is a public school while St Thomas Aquinas 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 Lakehead Alternative School better than St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakehead Alternative School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
How do Lakehead Alternative School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lakehead Alternative School is unranked and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is 751st of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).