Central Public School vs Centre for Individual Studies Clarington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
285 students
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington
Bowmanville · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
165 students
| Measure | Central Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | Centre for Individual Studies Clarington Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Province rank | #2222 of 3,871 | – |
| National rank | #2222 of 3,871 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Alternative |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 285 | 165 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 165 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 10% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | central.kprdsb.ca/ | claringtoncis.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 285 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 Central Public 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 Central Public School and Centre for Individual Studies Clarington?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 285. Centre for Individual Studies Clarington: 165. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Centre for Individual Studies Clarington rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2222nd of 3,871 and Centre for Individual Studies Clarington is unranked among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).