Pope John Paul II Elementary School vs St Anthony's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 750 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pope John Paul II Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
530 students
St Anthony's Separate School
Kincardine · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
530 students
| Measure | Pope John Paul II Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Anthony's Separate School Kincardine, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2661 of 3,871 | #1972 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2661 of 3,871 | #1972 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 530 | 530 |
| Enrolment | 530 | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 2% |
| First language not English | 3% | 2% |
| Special education | 16% | 7% |
| 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 | Kincardine |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tbcschools.ca/bishop-gallagher | sta.bgcdsb.org/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.3 vs 37.5).
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 Pope John Paul II Elementary School better than St Anthony's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Anthony's Separate School ranks higher (50.3 vs 37.5 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 Pope John Paul II Elementary School and St Anthony's Separate School?
About 750 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Kincardine in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Pope John Paul II Elementary School: 530. St Anthony's Separate School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Pope John Paul II Elementary School and St Anthony's Separate School rank in Ontario?
Pope John Paul II Elementary School is 2661st of 3,871 and St Anthony's Separate School is 1972nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).