St James Elementary School vs W.O. Mitchell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 958 m 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
W.O. Mitchell Elementary School
Kanata · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
495 students
| Measure | St James Elementary School Kanata, Ontario | W.O. Mitchell Elementary School Kanata, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 88 Top 5% | 79 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #65 of 3,871 | #351 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #65 of 3,871 | #351 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-6 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 420 | 495 |
| Enrolment | 420 | 495 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 92.7% | 73.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 85.3% | 87.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 15% | 25% |
| Special education | 10% | 15% |
| 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 | Kanata |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | jam.ocsb.ca | womitchelles.ocdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St James Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (88.1 vs 79.3).
- •St James Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (92.7% vs 73.3%).
- •W.O. Mitchell Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (87.3% vs 85.3%).
- •W.O. Mitchell Elementary School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 420.
- •St James Elementary School is a catholic school while W.O. Mitchell Elementary School is a public 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 St James Elementary School better than W.O. Mitchell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St James Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 79.3 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 St James Elementary School and W.O. Mitchell Elementary School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between Kanata and Kanata in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St James Elementary School: 420. W.O. Mitchell Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St James Elementary School and W.O. Mitchell Elementary School rank in Ontario?
St James Elementary School is 65th of 3,871 and W.O. Mitchell Elementary School is 351st of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).