Bowmanville High School vs Centre for Individual Studies Clarington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowmanville High School
Bowmanville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
1,180 students
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington
Bowmanville · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
165 students
| Measure | Bowmanville High School Bowmanville, Ontario | Centre for Individual Studies Clarington Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #343 of 766 | – |
| National rank | #343 of 766 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 1,180 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 1,180 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 0% |
| First language not English | 8% | 10% |
| Special education | 28% | 30% |
| 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 | Bowmanville | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bowmanvillehigh.kprdsb.ca/ | claringtoncis.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bowmanville High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 165.
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 Bowmanville High School better than Centre for Individual Studies Clarington?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowmanville High School and Centre for Individual Studies Clarington?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bowmanville High School: 1,180. Centre for Individual Studies Clarington: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bowmanville High School and Centre for Individual Studies Clarington rank in Ontario?
Bowmanville High School is 343rd of 766 and Centre for Individual Studies Clarington is unranked among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).