Nor'wester View Public School vs Valley Central Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.1 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
Valley Central Public School
Slate River · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
265 students
| Measure | Nor'wester View Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Valley Central Public School Slate River, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #212 of 3,871 | #981 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #212 of 3,871 | #981 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 300 | 265 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 265 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.3% | 76.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | 74% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Slate River |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | norwesterview.lakeheadschools.ca/ | valley.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Nor'wester View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 66.8).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 76.7%).
- •Nor'wester View Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (89.3% vs 74%).
- •Nor'wester View Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 265.
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 Valley Central Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nor'wester View Public School ranks higher (83.7 vs 66.8 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 Valley Central Public School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Slate River in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nor'wester View Public School: 300. Valley Central Public School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nor'wester View Public School and Valley Central Public School rank in Ontario?
Nor'wester View Public School is 212th of 3,871 and Valley Central Public School is 981st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).