James Keating Public School vs St Ann's Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 425 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Keating Public School
Penetanguishene · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
355 students
St Ann's Separate School
Penetanguishene · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
145 students
| Measure | James Keating Public School Penetanguishene, Ontario | St Ann's Separate School Penetanguishene, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #3468 of 3,871 | #2567 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #3468 of 3,871 | #2567 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 355 | 145 |
| Enrolment | 355 | 145 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 40% | 57.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 60.7% | 69.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 0% |
| Special education | 25% | 55% |
| 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 | Penetanguishene | Penetanguishene |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jke.scdsb.on.ca | san.schools.smcdsb.on.ca/cms/One.aspx |
The verdict
- •St Ann's Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (39.1 vs 19.4).
- •St Ann's Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.7% vs 40%).
- •St Ann's Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (69.7% vs 60.7%).
- •James Keating Public School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 145.
- •James Keating Public School is a public school while St Ann's Separate 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 James Keating Public School better than St Ann's Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St Ann's Separate School ranks higher (39.1 vs 19.4 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 James Keating Public School and St Ann's Separate School?
About 425 m in a straight line, between Penetanguishene and Penetanguishene in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Keating Public School: 355. St Ann's Separate School: 145. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Keating Public School and St Ann's Separate School rank in Ontario?
James Keating Public School is 3468th of 3,871 and St Ann's Separate School is 2567th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).