Lively District Secondary School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 861 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lively District Secondary School
Lively · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
305 students
St James Catholic School
Lively · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | Lively District Secondary School Lively, Ontario | St James Catholic School Lively, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #465 of 766 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #465 of 766 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 305 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 305 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 31% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 81% | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 30% | 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/secondary/livelyss/ | st-james.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (Canada) scores (42.8 vs 43.3).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 305.
- •Lively District Secondary 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 Secondary School better than St James Catholic 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 Lively District Secondary School and St James Catholic School?
About 861 m in a straight line, between Lively and Lively in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Lively District Secondary School: 305. St James Catholic School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Lively District Secondary School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Lively District Secondary School is 465th of 766 and St James Catholic School is 2362nd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).