James Strath Public School vs St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School
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.
James Strath Public School
Peterborough · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
720 students
St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School
Peterborough · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
610 students
| Measure | James Strath Public School Peterborough, Ontario | St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School Peterborough, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 61 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #1293 of 3,871 | #1135 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #1293 of 3,871 | #1135 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 720 | 610 |
| Enrolment | 720 | 610 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 78.7% | 73.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 73.7% | 79% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 6% | 4% |
| Special education | 25% | 14% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Peterborough |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jamesstrath.kprdsb.ca/ | StCatherine.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (64.0 vs 61.0).
- •James Strath Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (78.7% vs 73.7%).
- •St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (79% vs 73.7%).
- •James Strath Public School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 610.
- •James Strath Public School is a public school while St. Catherine 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 James Strath Public School better than St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 61.0 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 Strath Public School and St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Peterborough in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
James Strath Public School: 720. St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do James Strath Public School and St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
James Strath Public School is 1293rd of 3,871 and St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School is 1135th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).