Bowmanville High School vs John M James Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
John M James Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Bowmanville High School Bowmanville, Ontario | John M James Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 53 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #343 of 766 | #2118 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #343 of 766 | #2118 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 1,180 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 1,180 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 45% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 87% | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 1% |
| First language not English | 8% | 11% |
| Special education | 28% | 19% |
| 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/ | johnmjames.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Bowmanville High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (53.2 vs 47.9).
- •Bowmanville High School is the larger school with 1,180 students compared with 525.
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 John M James Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Bowmanville High School ranks higher (53.2 vs 47.9 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 John M James Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Bowmanville High School: 1,180. John M James Public School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Bowmanville High School and John M James Public School rank in Ontario?
Bowmanville High School is 343rd of 766 and John M James Public School is 2118th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).