Clarington Central Secondary School vs St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.9 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
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
Bowmanville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | Clarington Central Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario | St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #443 of 766 | #386 of 766 |
| National rank | #443 of 766 | #386 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 950 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 950 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 40% | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | 84% | 80% |
| Low-income households | 4% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 3% | 2% |
| First language not English | 8% | 4% |
| Special education | 32% | 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 | claringtoncentral.kprdsb.ca/ | www.sscss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.4 vs 44.2).
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School does better on eqao grade 9 mathematics (53% vs 40%).
- •Clarington Central Secondary School does better on osslt first-attempt pass rate (84% vs 80%).
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 950.
- •Clarington Central Secondary 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 Clarington Central Secondary School better than St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (50.4 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 St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clarington Central Secondary School: 950. St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clarington Central Secondary School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Clarington Central Secondary School is 443rd of 766 and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is 386th of 766 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).