Ken Danby Public School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ken Danby Public School
Guelph · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
570 students
St James Catholic School
Guelph · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,080 students
| Measure | Ken Danby Public School Guelph, Ontario | St James Catholic School Guelph, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 82 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #257 of 3,871 | #449 of 766 |
| National rank | #257 of 3,871 | #449 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 570 | 1,080 |
| Enrolment | 570 | 1,080 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 79% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 95% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 44% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 85% |
| Low-income households | 3% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 5% |
| First language not English | 20% | 10% |
| Special education | 17% | 23% |
| Identified as gifted | 1% | 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/kendanby | www.wellingtoncdsb.ca/school/stjames/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •Ken Danby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (81.8 vs 43.7).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 570.
- •Ken Danby 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 Ken Danby Public School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Ken Danby Public School ranks higher (81.8 vs 43.7 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 Ken Danby Public School and St James Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Guelph and Guelph in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Ken Danby Public School: 570. St James Catholic School: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Ken Danby Public School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Ken Danby Public School is 257th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 449th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).