Loretto Catholic Elementary School vs Thundering Heights Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 675 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto Catholic Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
400 students
Thundering Heights Public School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
| Measure | Loretto Catholic Elementary School Niagara Falls, Ontario | Thundering Heights Public School Niagara Falls, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #946 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #946 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 400 | – |
| Enrolment | 400 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 66.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | – |
| First language not English | 15% | – |
| Special education | 15% | – |
| 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 | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | portal.niagaracatholic.ca/elementary/lorettocatholic/ | – |
The verdict
- •Loretto Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Thundering Heights 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 Loretto Catholic Elementary School better than Thundering Heights Public 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 Loretto Catholic Elementary School and Thundering Heights Public School?
About 675 m in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in Ontario.
How do Loretto Catholic Elementary School and Thundering Heights Public School rank in Ontario?
Loretto Catholic Elementary School is 946th of 3,871 and Thundering Heights Public School is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).