Bolton C Falby Public School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolton C Falby Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
795 students
St James Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Bolton C Falby Public School Ajax, Ontario | St James Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3326 of 3,871 | #1667 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3326 of 3,871 | #1667 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 795 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 795 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.3% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57.7% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 33% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | falby.ddsb.ca | stjames.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St James Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.5 vs 23.1).
- •St James Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 56.3%).
- •St James Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.3% vs 57.7%).
- •Bolton C Falby Public School is the larger school with 795 students compared with 465.
- •Bolton C Falby Public School is a public school while St James Catholic 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 Bolton C Falby Public School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Catholic School ranks higher (55.5 vs 23.1 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 Bolton C Falby Public School and St James Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bolton C Falby Public School: 795. St James Catholic School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bolton C Falby Public School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Bolton C Falby Public School is 3326th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 1667th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).