Centre for Individual Studies Clarington vs John M James Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington
Bowmanville · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
165 students
John M James Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Centre for Individual Studies Clarington Bowmanville, Ontario | John M James Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2118 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2118 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 165 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 10% | 11% |
| Special education | 30% | 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 | claringtoncis.kprdsb.ca/ | johnmjames.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •John M James Public School is the larger school with 525 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 Centre for Individual Studies Clarington better than John M James Public School?
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 Centre for Individual Studies Clarington and John M James Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington: 165. John M James Public School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centre for Individual Studies Clarington and John M James Public School rank in Ontario?
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington is unranked and John M James Public School is 2118th of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).