Harold Longworth Public School vs St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 1.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold Longworth Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
605 students
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
Bowmanville · Catholic secondary · Grades 9-12
1,300 students
| Measure | Harold Longworth Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School Bowmanville, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #2887 of 3,871 | #386 of 766 |
| National rank | #2887 of 3,871 | #386 of 766 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 605 | 1,300 |
| Enrolment | 605 | 1,300 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 59.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 63.7% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 53% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 80% |
| Low-income households | 6% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 4% | 2% |
| First language not English | 13% | 4% |
| Special education | 16% | 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 | haroldlongworth.kprdsb.ca/ | www.sscss.ca/ |
The verdict
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (50.4 vs 33.5).
- •St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is the larger school with 1,300 students compared with 605.
- •Harold Longworth Public 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 Harold Longworth Public School better than St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
On the Success Index (Canada), St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 33.5 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 Harold Longworth Public School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Bowmanville in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Harold Longworth Public School: 605. St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School: 1,300. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Harold Longworth Public School and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School rank in Ontario?
Harold Longworth Public School is 2887th of 3,871 and St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School is 386th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).