McKellar Park Central Public School vs TB Catholic Alternative Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km 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
TB Catholic Alternative Education
Thunder Bay · Catholic alternative · Grades 9-12
| Measure | McKellar Park Central Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | TB Catholic Alternative Education Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #2970 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #2970 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 130 | – |
| Enrolment | 130 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 80% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 49.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 30% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | – |
| First language not English | 10% | – |
| Special education | 20% | – |
| 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 | mckellar.lakeheadschools.ca/ | www.tbcschools.ca/education/alternative |
The verdict
- •McKellar Park Central Public School is a public school while TB Catholic Alternative Education 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 TB Catholic Alternative Education?
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 McKellar Park Central Public School and TB Catholic Alternative Education?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
How do McKellar Park Central Public School and TB Catholic Alternative Education rank in Ontario?
McKellar Park Central Public School is 2970th of 3,871 and TB Catholic Alternative Education is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).