Charles Bowman Public School vs St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 352 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Bowman Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
905 students
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
Bowmanville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | Charles Bowman Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #1846 of 3,871 | #386 of 766 |
| National rank | #1846 of 3,871 | #386 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 905 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 905 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 73.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 69.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 11% | 4% |
| Special education | 12% | 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 | charlesbowman.kprdsb.ca | www.sscss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Charles Bowman Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (52.4 vs 50.4).
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 905.
- •Charles Bowman Public School 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 Charles Bowman Public School better than St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Charles Bowman Public School ranks higher (52.4 vs 50.4 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 Charles Bowman Public School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
About 352 m in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Charles Bowman Public School: 905. St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Charles Bowman Public School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Charles Bowman Public School is 1846th of 3,871 and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is 386th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).