St Patrick High School vs Westgate 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 Patrick High School
Thunder Bay · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,030 students
Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,075 students
| Measure | St Patrick High School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #529 of 766 | #634 of 766 |
| National rank | #529 of 766 | #634 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,030 | 1,075 |
| Enrolment | 1,030 | 1,075 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 51% | 43% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 76% | 75% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 11% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 4% |
| Special education | 15% | 21% |
| 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-patrick | westgate.lakeheadschools.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (36.1 vs 24.9).
- •St Patrick High School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (51% vs 43%).
- •St Patrick High School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (76% vs 75%).
- •Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 1,030.
- •St Patrick High School is a catholic school while Westgate 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 Patrick High School better than Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Patrick High School ranks higher (36.1 vs 24.9 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 Patrick High School and Westgate 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 Patrick High School: 1,030. Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute: 1,075. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Patrick High School and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute rank in Ontario?
St Patrick High School is 529th of 766 and Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute is 634th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).