École élémentaire Saint-Paul vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 558 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École élémentaire Saint-Paul
Lively · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
125 students
St James Catholic School
Lively · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | École élémentaire Saint-Paul Lively, Ontario | St James Catholic School Lively, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 62 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1260 of 3,871 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1260 of 3,871 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 125 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 125 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 74.7% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 35% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 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 | Lively | Lively |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | stpaul.nouvelon.ca/ | st-james.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Saint-Paul scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (61.7 vs 43.3).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Paul does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (73.3% vs 61.3%).
- •École élémentaire Saint-Paul does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 66%).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 125.
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 École élémentaire Saint-Paul better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Saint-Paul ranks higher (61.7 vs 43.3 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 École élémentaire Saint-Paul and St James Catholic School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Lively and Lively in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École élémentaire Saint-Paul: 125. St James Catholic School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École élémentaire Saint-Paul and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
École élémentaire Saint-Paul is 1260th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 2362nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).