Duke of Cambridge Public School vs John M James Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.2 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duke of Cambridge Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades K-8
770 students
John M James Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
| Measure | Duke of Cambridge Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | John M James Public School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #823 of 3,871 | #2118 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #823 of 3,871 | #2118 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 770 | 525 |
| Enrolment | 770 | 525 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 58.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.7% | 75.3% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 1% |
| First language not English | 8% | 11% |
| Special education | 10% | 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 | Bowmanville | Bowmanville |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | dukeofcambridge.kprdsb.ca/ | johnmjames.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (69.7 vs 47.9).
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (74.7% vs 58.3%).
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (83.7% vs 75.3%).
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 525.
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 Duke of Cambridge Public School better than John M James Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Duke of Cambridge Public School ranks higher (69.7 vs 47.9 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 Duke of Cambridge Public School and John M James Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Duke of Cambridge Public School: 770. John M James Public School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Duke of Cambridge Public School and John M James Public School rank in Ontario?
Duke of Cambridge Public School is 823rd of 3,871 and John M James Public School is 2118th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).