St Francis Catholic Elementary School vs St. Stephen's School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 950 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Francis Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
155 students
St. Stephen's School
Cayuga · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
155 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St. Stephen's School Cayuga, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2588 of 3,871 | #3011 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2588 of 3,871 | #3011 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 155 | 155 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 155 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 57% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.3% | 23.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 0% |
| Special education | 40% | 15% |
| 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 | Cayuga |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tbcschools.ca/st-francis | www.ststephencayuga.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (38.6 vs 30.7).
- •St. Stephen's School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57% vs 53%).
- •St Francis Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 23.3%).
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 St Francis Catholic Elementary School better than St. Stephen's School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Francis Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 30.7 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 St Francis Catholic Elementary School and St. Stephen's School?
About 950 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Cayuga in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Francis Catholic Elementary School: 155. St. Stephen's School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Francis Catholic Elementary School and St. Stephen's School rank in Ontario?
St Francis Catholic Elementary School is 2588th of 3,871 and St. Stephen's School is 3011th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).