Nor'wester View Public School vs St Ann Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nor'wester View Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
300 students
St Ann Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
| Measure | Nor'wester View Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Ann Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #212 of 3,871 | #2734 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #212 of 3,871 | #2734 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 300 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.3% | 91.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 37% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 20% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 30% |
| 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 | norwesterview.lakeheadschools.ca/ | www.tbcschools.ca/st-ann |
The verdict
- •Nor'wester View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 36.4).
- •St Ann Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (91.7% vs 89.3%).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 37%).
- •Nor'wester View Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 205.
- •Nor'wester View Public School is a public school while St Ann 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 Nor'wester View Public School better than St Ann Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nor'wester View Public School ranks higher (83.7 vs 36.4 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 Nor'wester View Public School and St Ann Catholic Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nor'wester View Public School: 300. St Ann Catholic Elementary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nor'wester View Public School and St Ann Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Nor'wester View Public School is 212th of 3,871 and St Ann Catholic Elementary School is 2734th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).