Nor'wester View Public School vs St Martin Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.5 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 Martin Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
470 students
| Measure | Nor'wester View Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Martin Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #212 of 3,871 | #2808 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #212 of 3,871 | #2808 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 300 | 470 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 470 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 10% |
| 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-martin |
The verdict
- •Nor'wester View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 35.0).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 61.3%).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 69.7%).
- •St Martin Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 300.
- •Nor'wester View Public School is a public school while St Martin 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 Martin Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nor'wester View Public School ranks higher (83.7 vs 35.0 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 Martin Catholic Elementary School?
About 8.5 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 Martin Catholic Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nor'wester View Public School and St Martin Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Nor'wester View Public School is 212th of 3,871 and St Martin Catholic Elementary School is 2808th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).