St Francis Catholic Elementary School vs St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
| Measure | St Francis Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 39 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2588 of 3,871 | #751 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2588 of 3,871 | #751 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 155 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 155 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 53% | 77.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.3% | 84% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 40% | 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 | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tbcschools.ca/st-francis | www.tbcschools.ca/st-thomas-aquinas |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.0 vs 38.6).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (77.7% vs 53%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (84% vs 71.3%).
- •St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 155.
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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 38.6 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 Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Francis Catholic Elementary School: 155. St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Francis Catholic Elementary School and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St Francis Catholic Elementary School is 2588th of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Elementary School is 751st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).