Compare Schools · Oakville
E J James Public School vs St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Two Oakville elementary schools side by side — EQAO results versus the city and board averages, plus the homes for sale in each catchment.
E J James Public School
Public · Elementary · Halton DSB
92%EQAO composite
+16 pts(Above average)Halton DSB avg 76%
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
Catholic · Elementary · Halton CDSB
94%EQAO composite
+14 pts(Above average)Halton CDSB avg 80%
E J James Public School
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School
EQAO composite
92%
94%
vs city avg
+12 pts
+14 pts
vs board avg
+16 pts
+14 pts
Grades
1-8
JK-8
Students
340
330
Homes in catchment
125
14
Median catchment price
$3.3M
$1.4M
EQAO shows the share of students meeting the provincial standard, alongside the Oakville and board averages for context — a comparison aid, not a ranking.
Open in the full compare toolCommon questions
Which has the higher EQAO score, E J James Public School or St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School?
St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School has the higher EQAO composite (94% vs 92%). EQAO measures the share of students meeting the provincial standard — it's one input among many, not a ranking of school quality.
Are E J James Public School and St. Matthew Catholic Elementary School in the same area?
Both are elementary schools in Oakville. Each links to its own profile and — for Halton schools — its exact catchment boundary and the homes for sale inside it.
How do I find homes in each school's catchment?
Open either school's catchment page to see the homes for sale inside its attendance boundary. Catchment maps are currently available for Halton schools; always confirm zoning with the school board.