St Ignatius High School vs St James Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ignatius High School
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,045 students
St James Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
205 students
| Measure | St Ignatius High School Thunder Bay, Ontario | St James Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #444 of 766 | #2796 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #444 of 766 | #2796 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,045 | 205 |
| Enrolment | 1,045 | 205 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 67.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 6% | 15% |
| Special education | 14% | 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 | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tbcschools.ca/st-ignatius | stjames.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.2 vs 35.2).
- •St Ignatius High School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 205.
- •St Ignatius High School is a catholic school while St James Public School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ignatius High School better than St James Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ignatius High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 35.2 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 Ignatius High School and St James Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Ignatius High School: 1,045. St James Public School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Ignatius High School and St James Public School rank in Ontario?
St Ignatius High School is 444th of 766 and St James Public School is 2796th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).