St Margaret Catholic Elementary School vs Vance Chapman Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 656 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Margaret Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
205 students
Vance Chapman Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
200 students
| Measure | St Margaret Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Vance Chapman Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3174 of 3,871 | #2718 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3174 of 3,871 | #2718 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 205 | 200 |
| Enrolment | 205 | 200 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 48.3% | 64.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 61% | 61% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 25% |
| 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-margaret | vancechapman.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Vance Chapman Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.7 vs 26.8).
- •Vance Chapman Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (64.3% vs 48.3%).
- •St Margaret Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 200.
- •St Margaret Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Vance Chapman 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 Margaret Catholic Elementary School better than Vance Chapman Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Vance Chapman Public School ranks higher (36.7 vs 26.8 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 Margaret Catholic Elementary School and Vance Chapman Public School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Margaret Catholic Elementary School: 205. Vance Chapman Public School: 200. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Margaret Catholic Elementary School and Vance Chapman Public School rank in Ontario?
St Margaret Catholic Elementary School is 3174th of 3,871 and Vance Chapman Public School is 2718th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).