Adjala Central Public School vs St James Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adjala Central Public School
Loretto · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
260 students
St James Separate School
Tottenham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Adjala Central Public School Loretto, Ontario | St James Separate School Tottenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #662 of 3,871 | #1333 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #662 of 3,871 | #1333 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 260 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 260 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 71.3% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 82.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 20% |
| 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 | Loretto | Tottenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | adj.scdsb.on.ca/ | sja.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Adjala Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (72.7 vs 60.2).
- •Adjala Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (71.3% vs 49.3%).
- •St James Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 82.3%).
- •St James Separate School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 260.
- •Adjala Central Public School is a public school while St James Separate 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 Adjala Central Public School better than St James Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Adjala Central Public School ranks higher (72.7 vs 60.2 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 Adjala Central Public School and St James Separate School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Loretto and Tottenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Adjala Central Public School: 260. St James Separate School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Adjala Central Public School and St James Separate School rank in Ontario?
Adjala Central Public School is 662nd of 3,871 and St James Separate School is 1333rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).