Clarington Central Secondary School vs Dr Ross Tilley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.8 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarington Central Secondary School
Bowmanville · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
950 students
Dr Ross Tilley Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
595 students
| Measure | Clarington Central Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario | Dr Ross Tilley Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #443 of 766 | #1620 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #443 of 766 | #1620 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 950 | 595 |
| Enrolment | 950 | 595 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 59.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 83% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 40% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | – |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 4% |
| First language not English | 8% | 11% |
| Special education | 32% | 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 | claringtoncentral.kprdsb.ca/ | rosstilley.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Ross Tilley Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (56.3 vs 44.2).
- •Clarington Central Secondary School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 595.
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 Clarington Central Secondary School better than Dr Ross Tilley Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Dr Ross Tilley Public School ranks higher (56.3 vs 44.2 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 Clarington Central Secondary School and Dr Ross Tilley Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clarington Central Secondary School: 950. Dr Ross Tilley Public School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clarington Central Secondary School and Dr Ross Tilley Public School rank in Ontario?
Clarington Central Secondary School is 443rd of 766 and Dr Ross Tilley Public School is 1620th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).