École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe vs St James Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe
Kanata · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
185 students
St James Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
| Measure | École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe Kanata, Ontario | St James Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| Province rank | #11 of 766 | #65 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #11 of 766 | #65 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 185 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 185 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 92.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 85.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 80% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 94% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 80% | 15% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Kanata | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.maurice-lapointe.cepeo.on.ca | jam.ocsb.ca |
The verdict
- •École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (89.5 vs 88.1).
- •St James Elementary School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 185.
- •École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe is a public school while St James 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 École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe better than St James Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe ranks higher (89.5 vs 88.1 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 secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe and St James Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe: 185. St James Elementary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe and St James Elementary School rank in Ontario?
École secondaire publique Maurice-Lapointe is 11th of 766 and St James Elementary School is 65th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).