St James Elementary School vs St Peter Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 190 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James Elementary School
Kanata · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-6
420 students
St Peter Catholic School
Trenton · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
420 students
| Measure | St James Elementary School Kanata, Ontario | St Peter Catholic School Trenton, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #65 of 3,871 | #3175 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #65 of 3,871 | #3175 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 420 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 61.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 5% |
| First language not English | 15% | 5% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Kanata | Trenton |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jam.ocsb.ca | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/pett/Pages/default.aspx |
The verdict
- •St James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.1 vs 26.8).
- •St James Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 59.3%).
- •St James Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (85.3% vs 61.7%).
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 James Elementary School better than St Peter Catholic School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 26.8 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 James Elementary School and St Peter Catholic School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Kanata and Trenton in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St James Elementary School: 420. St Peter Catholic School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St James Elementary School and St Peter Catholic School rank in Ontario?
St James Elementary School is 65th of 3,871 and St Peter Catholic School is 3175th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).