Runnymede Collegiate Institute vs St James Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 476 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Runnymede Collegiate Institute
Toronto · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
495 students
St James Catholic School
Toronto · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
150 students
| Measure | Runnymede Collegiate Institute Toronto, Ontario | St James Catholic School Toronto, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 9 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #736 of 766 | #1883 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #736 of 766 | #1883 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 495 | 150 |
| Enrolment | 495 | 150 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 88% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 15% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 76% | – |
| Low-income households | 20% | 20% |
| Parents without a credential | 10% | 15% |
| First language not English | 40% | 45% |
| Special education | 20% | 20% |
| 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 | Toronto | Toronto |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.runnymedecollegiate.com | stjames.tcdsb.org |
The verdict
- •St James Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (51.9 vs 9.0).
- •Runnymede Collegiate Institute is the larger school with 495 students compared with 150.
- •Runnymede Collegiate Institute 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 Runnymede Collegiate Institute better than St James Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Catholic School ranks higher (51.9 vs 9.0 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 Runnymede Collegiate Institute and St James Catholic School?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Toronto and Toronto in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Runnymede Collegiate Institute: 495. St James Catholic School: 150. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Runnymede Collegiate Institute and St James Catholic School rank in Ontario?
Runnymede Collegiate Institute is 736th of 766 and St James Catholic School is 1883rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).