Bridlewood Community Elementary School vs St James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 686 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridlewood Community Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
390 students
St James Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
| Measure | Bridlewood Community Elementary School Kanata, Ontario | St James Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 65 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #1061 of 3,871 | #65 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1061 of 3,871 | #65 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 390 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 390 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 67.7% | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 78.7% | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 20% | 15% |
| 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bridlewoodes.ocdsb.ca/ | jam.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.1 vs 65.2).
- •St James Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 67.7%).
- •St James Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 78.7%).
- •St James Elementary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 390.
- •Bridlewood Community Elementary 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 Bridlewood Community Elementary School better than St James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 65.2 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 Bridlewood Community Elementary School and St James Elementary School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bridlewood Community Elementary School: 390. St James Elementary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bridlewood Community Elementary School and St James Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Bridlewood Community Elementary School is 1061st of 3,871 and St James Elementary School is 65th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).