Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School vs St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 61 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School
Kitchener · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School Kitchener, Ontario | St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1000 of 3,871 | #1027 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1000 of 3,871 | #1027 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 520 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 520 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 90.7% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 9% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 8% | 5% |
| First language not English | 28% | 14% |
| Special education | 10% | 11% |
| 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 | Kitchener | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cmartyrs.wcdsb.ca/ | stja.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (66.3 vs 65.9).
- •St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (90.7% vs 78.7%).
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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School better than St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Kitchener and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School: 520. St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School and St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School is 1000th of 3,871 and St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School is 1027th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).