Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School vs St James Major
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School
Sharbot Lake · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
215 students
St James Major
Sharbot Lake · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
| Measure | Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School Sharbot Lake, Ontario | St James Major Sharbot Lake, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #3076 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #3076 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 215 | – |
| Enrolment | 215 | – |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 60.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 44% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | – |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | – |
| First language not English | 0% | – |
| Special education | 25% | – |
| Identified as gifted | 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 | Sharbot Lake | Sharbot Lake |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | grec.limestone.on.ca/ | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/jams/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School is a public school while St James Major 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 Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School better than St James Major?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School and St James Major?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sharbot Lake and Sharbot Lake in Ontario.
How do Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School and St James Major rank in Ontario?
Granite Ridge Education Centre Public School is 3076th of 3,871 and St James Major is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).