Father F X O'Reilly School vs St James Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 3.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Father F X O'Reilly School
Tottenham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
615 students
St James Separate School
Tottenham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Father F X O'Reilly School Tottenham, Ontario | St James Separate School Tottenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2756 of 3,871 | #1333 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2756 of 3,871 | #1333 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 615 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 615 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.7% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 65.3% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 0% |
| First language not English | 9% | 5% |
| Special education | 16% | 20% |
| 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 | Tottenham | Tottenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | ffx.schools.smcdsb.on.ca | sja.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St James Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.2 vs 35.8).
- •Father F X O'Reilly School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (56.7% vs 49.3%).
- •St James Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 65.3%).
- •Father F X O'Reilly School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 270.
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 Father F X O'Reilly School better than St James Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Separate School ranks higher (60.2 vs 35.8 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 Father F X O'Reilly School and St James Separate School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tottenham and Tottenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Father F X O'Reilly School: 615. St James Separate School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Father F X O'Reilly School and St James Separate School rank in Ontario?
Father F X O'Reilly School is 2756th of 3,871 and St James Separate School is 1333rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).