Duffin's Bay Public School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 501 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duffin's Bay Public School
Ajax · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
235 students
St James Catholic School
Ajax · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
465 students
| Measure | Duffin's Bay Public School Ajax, Ontario | St James Catholic School Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #725 of 3,871 | #1667 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #725 of 3,871 | #1667 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 235 | 465 |
| Enrolment | 235 | 465 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 87% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73% | 69.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 10% | 5% |
| 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 | Ajax | Ajax |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | duffinsbay.ddsb.ca | stjames.dcdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Duffin's Bay Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (71.5 vs 55.5).
- •Duffin's Bay Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 69.3%).
- •Duffin's Bay Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (73% vs 69.3%).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 235.
- •Duffin's Bay 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 Duffin's Bay Public School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Duffin's Bay Public School ranks higher (71.5 vs 55.5 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 Duffin's Bay Public School and St James Catholic School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Ajax and Ajax in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Duffin's Bay Public School: 235. St James Catholic School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Duffin's Bay Public School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Duffin's Bay Public School is 725th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 1667th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).