Central Public School vs Clarington Central Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.6 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
Clarington Central Secondary School
Bowmanville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
950 students
| Measure | Central Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | Clarington Central Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2222 of 3,871 | #443 of 766 |
| National rank | #2222 of 3,871 | #443 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 285 | 950 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 950 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 40% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 84% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 3% |
| First language not English | 5% | 8% |
| Special education | 15% | 32% |
| 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/ | claringtoncentral.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Central Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (45.9 vs 44.2).
- •Clarington Central Secondary School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 285.
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 Clarington Central Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Central Public School ranks higher (45.9 vs 44.2 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 Central Public School and Clarington Central Secondary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 285. Clarington Central Secondary School: 950. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Clarington Central Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2222nd of 3,871 and Clarington Central Secondary School is 443rd of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).