Duke of Cambridge Public School vs St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.3 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
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Bowmanville · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
505 students
| Measure | Duke of Cambridge Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| Province rank | #823 of 3,871 | #382 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #823 of 3,871 | #382 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K-8 | Grades JK-8 |
| Students | 770 | 505 |
| Enrolment | 770 | 505 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 74.7% | 80.3% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 83.7% | 86.7% |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 2% | 2% |
| First language not English | 8% | 3% |
| Special education | 10% | 9% |
| 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/ | StJosephBowmanville.pvnccdsb.on.ca |
The verdict
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (78.4 vs 69.7).
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (80.3% vs 74.7%).
- •St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School does better on eqao grade 6 (reading, writing, maths) (86.7% vs 83.7%).
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 505.
- •Duke of Cambridge Public School is a public school while St. Joseph Catholic Elementary 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 Duke of Cambridge Public School better than St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 69.7 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 St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Duke of Cambridge Public School: 770. St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Duke of Cambridge Public School and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Duke of Cambridge Public School is 823rd of 3,871 and St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School is 382nd of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).