Clarke High School vs John M James Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke High School
Newcastle · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
100 students
John M James Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Clarke High School Newcastle, Ontario | John M James Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #533 of 766 | #2118 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #533 of 766 | #2118 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Secondary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 100 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 100 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | 36% | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | 58% | – |
| Low-income households | 0% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 1% |
| First language not English | 0% | 11% |
| Special education | 55% | 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 | Newcastle | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | clarke.kprdsb.ca/ | johnmjames.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •John M James Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (47.9 vs 35.8).
- •John M James Public School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 100.
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 Clarke High School better than John M James Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), John M James Public School ranks higher (47.9 vs 35.8 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 Clarke High School and John M James Public School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Newcastle and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Clarke High School: 100. John M James Public School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Clarke High School and John M James Public School rank in Ontario?
Clarke High School is 533rd of 766 and John M James Public School is 2118th of 3,871 among secondary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).