McKellar Park Central Public School vs Pope John Paul II Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 830 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKellar Park Central Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
130 students
Pope John Paul II Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
530 students
| Measure | McKellar Park Central Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Pope John Paul II Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2970 of 3,871 | #2661 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2970 of 3,871 | #2661 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 130 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 3% |
| Special education | 20% | 16% |
| 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 | mckellar.lakeheadschools.ca/ | www.tbcschools.ca/bishop-gallagher |
The verdict
- •Pope John Paul II Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (37.5 vs 31.7).
- •Pope John Paul II Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 130.
- •McKellar Park Central Public School is a public school while Pope John Paul II 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 McKellar Park Central Public School better than Pope John Paul II Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Pope John Paul II Elementary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 31.7 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 McKellar Park Central Public School and Pope John Paul II Elementary School?
About 830 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McKellar Park Central Public School: 130. Pope John Paul II Elementary School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McKellar Park Central Public School and Pope John Paul II Elementary School rank in Ontario?
McKellar Park Central Public School is 2970th of 3,871 and Pope John Paul II Elementary School is 2661st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).