Lively District Elementary School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 868 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lively District Elementary School
Lively · Public elementary · Grades 7-8
130 students
St James Catholic School
Lively · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Lively District Elementary School Lively, Ontario | St James Catholic School Lively, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 76 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #492 of 3,871 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #492 of 3,871 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 130 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 130 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 20% | 10% |
| 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 | Lively | Lively |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/schools/livelyss/ | st-james.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Lively District Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (76.3 vs 43.3).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 130.
- •Lively District Elementary 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 Lively District Elementary School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Lively District Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 43.3 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 Lively District Elementary School and St James Catholic School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Lively and Lively in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lively District Elementary School: 130. St James Catholic School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lively District Elementary School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lively District Elementary School is 492nd of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 2362nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).