John M James Public School vs Newcastle Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ontario, Canada, 7.4 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M James Public School
Bowmanville · Public elementary · Grades JK-8
525 students
Newcastle Public School
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades JK-6
660 students
| Measure | John M James Public School Bowmanville, Ontario | Newcastle Public School Newcastle, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 48 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Province rank | #2118 of 3,871 | #1647 of 3,871 |
| National rank | #2118 of 3,871 | #1647 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades JK-6 |
| Students | 525 | 660 |
| Enrolment | 525 | 660 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 58.3% | 65.7% |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75.3% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | 5% | 4% |
| Parents without a credential | 1% | 2% |
| First language not English | 11% | 9% |
| Special education | 19% | 8% |
| 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 | Newcastle |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | johnmjames.kprdsb.ca/ | newcastle.kprdsb.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Public School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (55.8 vs 47.9).
- •Newcastle Public School does better on eqao grade 3 (reading, writing, maths) (65.7% vs 58.3%).
- •Newcastle Public School is the larger school with 660 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 John M James Public School better than Newcastle Public School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Newcastle Public School ranks higher (55.8 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 John M James Public School and Newcastle Public School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Bowmanville and Newcastle in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
John M James Public School: 525. Newcastle Public School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do John M James Public School and Newcastle Public School rank in Ontario?
John M James Public School is 2118th of 3,871 and Newcastle Public School is 1647th of 3,871 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).