A.Y. Jackson Secondary School vs St James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School
Kanata · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
880 students
St James Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
| Measure | A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Kanata, Ontario | St James Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #115 of 766 | #65 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #115 of 766 | #65 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 880 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 880 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 67% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 90% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 25% | 15% |
| Special education | 25% | 10% |
| 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ayjacksonss.ocdsb.ca/ | jam.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.1 vs 75.7).
- •A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 420.
- •A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is a public school while St James Elementary School is a catholic 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 A.Y. Jackson Secondary School better than St James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 75.7 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 A.Y. Jackson Secondary School and St James Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School: 880. St James Elementary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do A.Y. Jackson Secondary School and St James Elementary School rank in Ontario?
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School is 115th of 766 and St James Elementary School is 65th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).