Bowmanville High School vs Duke of Cambridge Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 126 m 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
Duke of Cambridge Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades K-8
770 students
| Measure | Bowmanville High School Bowmanville, Ontario | Duke of Cambridge Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #343 of 766 | #823 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #343 of 766 | #823 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades K-8 |
| Students | 1,180 | 770 |
| Enrolment | 1,180 | 770 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 74.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 8% | 8% |
| Special education | 28% | 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 | Bowmanville | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | bowmanvillehigh.kprdsb.ca/ | dukeofcambridge.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.7 vs 53.2).
- •Bowmanville High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 770.
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 Duke of Cambridge Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Duke of Cambridge Public School ranks higher (69.7 vs 53.2 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 Bowmanville High School and Duke of Cambridge Public School?
About 126 m in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bowmanville High School: 1,180. Duke of Cambridge Public School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bowmanville High School and Duke of Cambridge Public School rank in Ontario?
Bowmanville High School is 343rd of 766 and Duke of Cambridge Public School is 823rd of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).