McKellar Park Central Public School vs St Jude Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 904 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
St Jude Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
150 students
| Measure | McKellar Park Central Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Jude Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2970 of 3,871 | #3250 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2970 of 3,871 | #3250 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 130 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | 64.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | 66.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | 25% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 10% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 20% | 0% |
| 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/st-jude |
The verdict
- •McKellar Park Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (31.7 vs 25.2).
- •McKellar Park Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 64.7%).
- •St Jude Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (66.7% vs 49.7%).
- •St Jude Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 130.
- •McKellar Park Central Public School is a public school while St Jude 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 McKellar Park Central Public School better than St Jude Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), McKellar Park Central Public School ranks higher (31.7 vs 25.2 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 St Jude Catholic Elementary School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
McKellar Park Central Public School: 130. St Jude Catholic Elementary School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do McKellar Park Central Public School and St Jude Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
McKellar Park Central Public School is 2970th of 3,871 and St Jude Catholic Elementary School is 3250th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).