Discovery Public School vs St James Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 572 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Public School
Maple · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
440 students
St James Catholic Elementary School
Maple · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
| Measure | Discovery Public School Maple, Ontario | St James Catholic Elementary School Maple, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2155 of 3,871 | #2345 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2155 of 3,871 | #2345 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 440 | 245 |
| Enrolment | 440 | 245 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | 80.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 10% |
| First language not English | 70% | 35% |
| Special education | 15% | 15% |
| 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 | Maple | Maple |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | discovery.ps.yrdsb.ca/ | sjs.ycdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Discovery Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.2 vs 43.6).
- •Discovery Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.7% vs 59.3%).
- •St James Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80.7% vs 75%).
- •Discovery Public School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 245.
- •Discovery Public School is a public school while St James Catholic 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 Discovery Public School better than St James Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Discovery Public School ranks higher (47.2 vs 43.6 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 Discovery Public School and St James Catholic Elementary School?
About 572 m in a straight line, between Maple and Maple in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Discovery Public School: 440. St James Catholic Elementary School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Discovery Public School and St James Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Discovery Public School is 2155th of 3,871 and St James Catholic Elementary School is 2345th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).