St Ignatius High School vs Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.3 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
Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
685 students
| Measure | St Ignatius High School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #444 of 766 | #474 of 766 |
| National rank | #444 of 766 | #474 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,045 | 685 |
| Enrolment | 1,045 | 685 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 50% | 60% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 85% | 76% |
| Low-income households | 9% | 12% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 4% |
| First language not English | 6% | 10% |
| Special education | 14% | 20% |
| 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 | www.lakeheadschools.ca/superior |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (44.2 vs 41.3).
- •Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (60% vs 50%).
- •St Ignatius High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (85% vs 76%).
- •St Ignatius High School is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 685.
- •St Ignatius High School is a catholic school while Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute 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 Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ignatius High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 41.3 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 Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Ignatius High School: 1,045. Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 685. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Ignatius High School and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
St Ignatius High School is 444th of 766 and Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 474th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).