Seaforth Public School vs St James Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 353 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaforth Public School
Seaforth · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
310 students
St James Separate School
Seaforth · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | Seaforth Public School Seaforth, Ontario | St James Separate School Seaforth, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2191 of 3,871 | #811 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2191 of 3,871 | #811 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 310 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 310 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 76.3% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 10% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 0% | 5% |
| Special education | 15% | 0% |
| 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 | Seaforth | Seaforth |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | seaforth.amdsb.ca | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StJames/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St James Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.9 vs 46.6).
- •St James Separate School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (79.7% vs 57%).
- •St James Separate School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (88.7% vs 76.3%).
- •Seaforth Public School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 195.
- •Seaforth 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 Seaforth Public School better than St James Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Separate School ranks higher (69.9 vs 46.6 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 Seaforth Public School and St James Separate School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Seaforth and Seaforth in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Seaforth Public School: 310. St James Separate School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Seaforth Public School and St James Separate School rank in Ontario?
Seaforth Public School is 2191st of 3,871 and St James Separate School is 811th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).