Central Public School vs École élémentaire Viola-Léger
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.1 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
École élémentaire Viola-Léger
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
130 students
| Measure | Central Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | École élémentaire Viola-Léger Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 46 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #2222 of 3,871 | #298 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2222 of 3,871 | #298 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 285 | 130 |
| Enrolment | 285 | 130 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 61% | 87% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69% | 80% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 0% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 5% | 50% |
| Special education | 15% | 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 | central.kprdsb.ca/ | csviamonde.ca/nos-ecoles/trouver-une-ecole/fiche-ecole/ecole-elementaire-viola-leger |
The verdict
- •École élémentaire Viola-Léger scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (80.4 vs 45.9).
- •École élémentaire Viola-Léger does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (87% vs 61%).
- •École élémentaire Viola-Léger does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (80% vs 69%).
- •Central Public School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 130.
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 École élémentaire Viola-Léger?
On the Success Index (Canada), École élémentaire Viola-Léger ranks higher (80.4 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 École élémentaire Viola-Léger?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Central Public School: 285. École élémentaire Viola-Léger: 130. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Central Public School and École élémentaire Viola-Léger rank in Ontario?
Central Public School is 2222nd of 3,871 and École élémentaire Viola-Léger is 298th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).