John Galt Public School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 870 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Galt Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
360 students
St James Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,080 students
| Measure | John Galt Public School Guelph, Ontario | St James Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2861 of 3,871 | #449 of 766 |
| National rank | #2861 of 3,871 | #449 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 360 | 1,080 |
| Enrolment | 360 | 1,080 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 56.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 66.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 10% | 10% |
| Special education | 25% | 23% |
| 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 | Guelph | Guelph |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.ugdsb.ca/johngalt | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjames/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St James Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (43.7 vs 34.0).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 360.
- •John Galt Public 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 John Galt Public School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Catholic School ranks higher (43.7 vs 34.0 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 John Galt Public School and St James Catholic School?
About 870 m in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John Galt Public School: 360. St James Catholic School: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John Galt Public School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
John Galt Public School is 2861st of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 449th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).