Nor'wester View Public School vs Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,075 students
| Measure | Nor'wester View Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 84 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #212 of 3,871 | #634 of 766 |
| National rank | #212 of 3,871 | #634 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 300 | 1,075 |
| Enrolment | 300 | 1,075 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 89.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 89.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 75% |
| Low-income households | 0% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 4% |
| Special education | 5% | 21% |
| 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/ | westgate.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Nor'wester View Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (83.7 vs 24.9).
- •Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 300.
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 Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), Nor'wester View Public School ranks higher (83.7 vs 24.9 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 Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Nor'wester View Public School: 300. Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Nor'wester View Public School and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
Nor'wester View Public School is 212th of 3,871 and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 634th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).