Central Public School vs Dr Ross Tilley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 2.1 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
Dr Ross Tilley Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Central Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | Dr Ross Tilley Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2222 of 3,871 | #1620 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2222 of 3,871 | #1620 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 285 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 4% |
| First language not English | 5% | 11% |
| Special education | 15% | 14% |
| 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/ | rosstilley.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.3 vs 45.9).
- •Central Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (61% vs 59.3%).
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83% vs 69%).
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School is the larger school with 595 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 Dr Ross Tilley Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Ross Tilley Public School ranks higher (56.3 vs 45.9 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 Central Public School and Dr Ross Tilley Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 285. Dr Ross Tilley Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and Dr Ross Tilley Public School rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2222nd of 3,871 and Dr Ross Tilley Public School is 1620th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).