St. John Paul II School vs St Thomas Aquinas ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 29 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. John Paul II School
Kenora · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
245 students
St Thomas Aquinas ES
Kenora · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
165 students
| Measure | St. John Paul II School Kenora, Ontario | St Thomas Aquinas ES Kenora, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3522 of 3,871 | #1737 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3522 of 3,871 | #1737 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | 245 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 55% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 54% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 30% |
| 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 | Kenora | Kenora |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.kcdsb.on.ca/schools/pjp | www.kcdsb.on.ca/schools/sta |
The verdict
- •St Thomas Aquinas ES scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (54.6 vs 17.7).
- •St. John Paul II School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 165.
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. John Paul II School better than St Thomas Aquinas ES?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Thomas Aquinas ES ranks higher (54.6 vs 17.7 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. John Paul II School and St Thomas Aquinas ES?
About 29 m in a straight line, between Kenora and Kenora in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St. John Paul II School: 245. St Thomas Aquinas ES: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St. John Paul II School and St Thomas Aquinas ES rank in Ontario?
St. John Paul II School is 3522nd of 3,871 and St Thomas Aquinas ES is 1737th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).