St Columban Separate School vs St James Separate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.5 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Columban Separate School
Dublin · Catholic elementary · Grades 1-8
175 students
St James Separate School
Seaforth · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
195 students
| Measure | St Columban Separate School Dublin, Ontario | St James Separate School Seaforth, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 50 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #2002 of 3,871 | #811 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2002 of 3,871 | #811 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 175 | 195 |
| Enrolment | 175 | 195 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 57% | 79.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 80% | 88.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 5% | 5% |
| First language not English | 5% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Dublin | Seaforth |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StColumbanStPatrick/Pages/default.aspx | www.huronperthcatholic.ca/StJames/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St James Separate School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.9 vs 49.8).
- •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 80%).
- •St James Separate School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 175.
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 St Columban Separate School better than St James Separate School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Separate School ranks higher (69.9 vs 49.8 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 St Columban Separate School and St James Separate School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Dublin and Seaforth in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Columban Separate School: 175. St James Separate School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Columban Separate School and St James Separate School rank in Ontario?
St Columban Separate School is 2002nd of 3,871 and St James Separate School is 811th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).