Canadian Martyrs Catholic School vs James Keating Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
Penetanguishene · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
James Keating Public School
Penetanguishene · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
| Measure | Canadian Martyrs Catholic School Penetanguishene, Ontario | James Keating Public School Penetanguishene, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3639 of 3,871 | #3468 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3639 of 3,871 | #3468 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 215 | 355 |
| Enrolment | 215 | 355 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 33.7% | 40% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 46.3% | 60.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 50% | 25% |
| 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 | Penetanguishene | Penetanguishene |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | cma.schools.smcdsb.on.ca | jke.scdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •James Keating Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (19.4 vs 13.7).
- •James Keating Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (40% vs 33.7%).
- •James Keating Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (60.7% vs 46.3%).
- •James Keating Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 215.
- •Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is a catholic school while James Keating Public School is a public 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic School better than James Keating Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), James Keating Public School ranks higher (19.4 vs 13.7 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 Canadian Martyrs Catholic School and James Keating Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Penetanguishene and Penetanguishene in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School: 215. James Keating Public School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Canadian Martyrs Catholic School and James Keating Public School rank in Ontario?
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School is 3639th of 3,871 and James Keating Public School is 3468th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).