John M James Public School vs St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M James Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
Newcastle · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
575 students
| Measure | John M James Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School Newcastle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2118 of 3,871 | #2151 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2118 of 3,871 | #2151 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 525 | 575 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 575 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | 72% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 11% | 5% |
| Special education | 19% | 17% |
| 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 | Bowmanville | Newcastle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | johnmjames.kprdsb.ca/ | StFrancis.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (47.9 vs 47.3).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 58.3%).
- •John M James Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (75.3% vs 72%).
- •St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 525.
- •John M James Public School is a public school while St. Francis of Assisi 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 John M James Public School better than St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
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 John M James Public School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Newcastle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John M James Public School: 525. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John M James Public School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
John M James Public School is 2118th of 3,871 and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is 2151st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).