Gatestone Elementary Public School vs St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatestone Elementary Public School
Stoney Creek · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
640 students
St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School
Stoney Creek · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
520 students
| Measure | Gatestone Elementary Public School Stoney Creek, Ontario | St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School Stoney Creek, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 32 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2968 of 3,871 | #1027 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2968 of 3,871 | #1027 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 640 | 520 |
| Enrolment | 640 | 520 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 64.7% | 86.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 57.3% | 78.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 6% | 8% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 45% | 14% |
| Special education | 11% | 11% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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 | Stoney Creek | Stoney Creek |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.hwdsb.on.ca/gatestone/ | stja.hwcdsb.ca |
The verdict
- •St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (65.9 vs 31.7).
- •St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (86.3% vs 64.7%).
- •St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 57.3%).
- •Gatestone Elementary Public School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 520.
- •Gatestone Elementary Public School is a public school while St. James the Apostle 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 Gatestone Elementary Public School better than St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 31.7 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 Gatestone Elementary Public School and St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoney Creek and Stoney Creek in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Gatestone Elementary Public School: 640. St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Gatestone Elementary Public School and St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Gatestone Elementary Public School is 2968th of 3,871 and St. James the Apostle Catholic Elementary School is 1027th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).