Centre for Individual Studies Clarington vs St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 701 m 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
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
Bowmanville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | Centre for Individual Studies Clarington Bowmanville, Ontario | St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #386 of 766 |
| National rank | – | #386 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 165 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 165 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 2% |
| First language not English | 10% | 4% |
| Special education | 30% | 25% |
| 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/ | www.sscss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 165.
- •Centre for Individual Studies Clarington is a public school while St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St. Stephen Catholic Secondary 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 St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington: 165. St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Centre for Individual Studies Clarington and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Centre for Individual Studies Clarington is unranked and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is 386th of 766 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).