Palgrave Public School vs St James Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 8.9 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palgrave Public School
Palgrave · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
515 students
St James Separate School
Tottenham · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
270 students
| Measure | Palgrave Public School Palgrave, Ontario | St James Separate School Tottenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2230 of 3,871 | #1333 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2230 of 3,871 | #1333 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 515 | 270 |
| Enrolment | 515 | 270 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57.3% | 49.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 72.7% | 83.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 27% | 5% |
| Special education | 12% | 20% |
| 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 | Palgrave | Tottenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | schools.peelschools.org/1467/Pages/default.aspx | sja.schools.smcdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St James Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (60.2 vs 45.8).
- •Palgrave Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (57.3% vs 49.3%).
- •St James Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.3% vs 72.7%).
- •Palgrave Public School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 270.
- •Palgrave Public School is a public school while St James Separate 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 Palgrave Public School better than St James Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Separate School ranks higher (60.2 vs 45.8 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 Palgrave Public School and St James Separate School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Palgrave and Tottenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Palgrave Public School: 515. St James Separate School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Palgrave Public School and St James Separate School rank in Ontario?
Palgrave Public School is 2230th of 3,871 and St James Separate School is 1333rd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).