George Syme Community School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 602 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Syme Community School
York · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
490 students
St James Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | George Syme Community School York, Ontario | St James Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 10 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #3739 of 3,871 | #1883 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3739 of 3,871 | #1883 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 490 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 490 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 35% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.3% | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 15% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 20% | 15% |
| First language not English | 35% | 45% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | York | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.tdsb.on.ca/MOSS/asp_apps/school_landing_page/index.asp?schno=6137 | stjames.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St James Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.9 vs 9.9).
- •St James Catholic School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88% vs 60.3%).
- •George Syme Community School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 150.
- •George Syme Community 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 George Syme Community School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Catholic School ranks higher (51.9 vs 9.9 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 George Syme Community School and St James Catholic School?
About 602 m in a straight line, between York and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
George Syme Community School: 490. St James Catholic School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do George Syme Community School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
George Syme Community School is 3739th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 1883rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).