R. H. Murray Public School vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 14 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R. H. Murray Public School
Whitefish · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
165 students
St James Catholic School
Lively · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
325 students
| Measure | R. H. Murray Public School Whitefish, Ontario | St James Catholic School Lively, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2244 of 3,871 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2244 of 3,871 | #2362 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 165 | 325 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 325 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | 61.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 68.3% | 66% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 0% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | Whitefish | Lively |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.rainbowschools.ca/elementary/rh_murray/ | st-james.scdsb.edu.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •R. H. Murray Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.6 vs 43.3).
- •St James Catholic School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61.3% vs 57%).
- •R. H. Murray Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (68.3% vs 66%).
- •St James Catholic School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 165.
- •R. H. Murray 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 R. H. Murray Public School better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), R. H. Murray Public School ranks higher (45.6 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 R. H. Murray Public School and St James Catholic School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Whitefish and Lively in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
R. H. Murray Public School: 165. St James Catholic School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do R. H. Murray Public School and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
R. H. Murray Public School is 2244th of 3,871 and St James Catholic School is 2362nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).