St Martin Catholic Elementary School vs Westmount Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Martin Catholic Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
470 students
Westmount Public School
Thunder Bay · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
330 students
| Measure | St Martin Catholic Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Westmount Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2808 of 3,871 | #2553 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2808 of 3,871 | #2553 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 470 | 330 |
| Enrolment | 470 | 330 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61.3% | 57.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 15% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 30% | 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-martin | westmount.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Westmount Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.5 vs 35.0).
- •St Martin Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Westmount Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 69.7%).
- •St Martin Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 330.
- •St Martin Catholic Elementary School is a catholic school while Westmount 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 Martin Catholic Elementary School better than Westmount Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Westmount Public School ranks higher (39.5 vs 35.0 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 Martin Catholic Elementary School and Westmount Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Martin Catholic Elementary School: 470. Westmount Public School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Martin Catholic Elementary School and Westmount Public School rank in Ontario?
St Martin Catholic Elementary School is 2808th of 3,871 and Westmount Public School is 2553rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).