Carruthers Creek Public School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.7 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carruthers Creek Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
810 students
St James Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Carruthers Creek Public School Ajax, Ontario | St James Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1649 of 3,871 | #1667 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1649 of 3,871 | #1667 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 810 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 810 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72.7% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 71.7% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 21% | 5% |
| Special education | 12% | 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 | carruthers.ddsb.ca | stjames.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (55.7 vs 55.5).
- •Carruthers Creek Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (72.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Carruthers Creek Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (71.7% vs 69.3%).
- •Carruthers Creek Public School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 465.
- •Carruthers Creek 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 Carruthers Creek Public School better than St James Catholic 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 Carruthers Creek Public School and St James Catholic School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Carruthers Creek Public School: 810. St James Catholic School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Carruthers Creek Public School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Carruthers Creek Public School is 1649th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 1667th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).