Public Elementary · Clarington

Central Public School

120 Wellington St, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C1V9 · Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB

Central Public School is a Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB Public elementary school in Clarington, serving JK-8. Homes in its catchment sit in Bowmanville. Every home shown below falls inside the Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB-published attendance boundary — the same boundary the school board uses for enrolment.

Grades: JK-8
Students: 285
Language: English
Established: 1969

ProgramsRegular Track

65%: EQAO composite
125: Homes in Catchment
$710K: Median Price
50Days: Median DOM

Informational — not a ranking.

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School Performance

65%

EQAO Score

−6 pts

vs Clarington

−5 pts

vs Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB

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Grade 3

Reading

75%

Clarington elementary avg: 76%

Grade 3

Writing

54%

Clarington elementary avg: 66%

Grade 3

Mathematics

54%

Clarington elementary avg: 65%

Grade 6

Reading

78%

Clarington elementary avg: 87%

Grade 6

Writing

81%

Clarington elementary avg: 86%

Grade 6

Mathematics

48%

Clarington elementary avg: 48%

School Location

Map of Central Public School, Clarington

Address: 120 Wellington St, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C1V9
Phone: 905-623-5614
Website: central.kprdsb.ca

Compare Nearby Schools

The closest elementary schools by distance — EQAO shown for reference, not a ranking.

6 schools nearby

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Public Elementary

Duke of Cambridge Public School

K-8 · 770 students

0.8 km

EQAO79%Grade 3Grade 6

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Public Elementary

Vincent Massey Public School

JK-8 · 410 students

0.9 km

EQAO67%Grade 3Grade 6

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Public Elementary

École élémentaire Viola-Léger

JK-6 · 130 students

1.1 km

EQAO84%Grade 3Grade 6

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Public Elementary

Waverley Public School

JK-8 · 430 students

1.4 km

EQAO58%Grade 3Grade 6

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Public Elementary

Clarington Central Intermediate School

7-8 · 225 students

1.6 km

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Catholic Elementary

St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School

JK-8 · 720 students

1.6 km

EQAO64%Grade 3Grade 6

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Homes in this Catchment

Homes zoned for Central Public School, inside its attendance boundary.

125 homes in Central Public School's catchment

$710K

Median Price

50 days

Median Days on Market

Condos 45%

Most common

Property type breakdown

Detached 33%Townhomes 16%Condos 45%Semi 6%

45 Centre Street, Clarington, ON L1C 2Y2

$779,900

45 Centre Street, Clarington
Clarington

Bowmanville

321,100–1,500 ft²83.19 × 146.71 ft

Detached

Listed by Real Broker Ontario Ltd.

Listed 4d ago

$849,900

14A Hunt Street, Clarington
Clarington

Bowmanville

331,100–1,500 ft²39.41 × 105.07 ft

Detached

Listed by Re/Max Impact Realty

Listed 5d ago

7 days on market

$1,849,900

53 Brown Street, Clarington
Clarington

Bowmanville

853,500–5,000 ft²117.33 × 113.91 ft

Detached

Listed by Re/Max Hallmark First Group Realty Ltd.

Listed 6d ago

19 Alfred Shrubb Lane, Clarington, ON L1C 0B1

7 days on market

$849,900

19 Alfred Shrubb Lane, Clarington
Clarington

Bowmanville

43700–1,100 ft²39.37 × 106.49 ft

Detached

Listed by The Nook Realty Inc.

Listed 6d ago

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See the exact catchment boundary

The Central Public School attendance boundary, drawn from Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB’s current map — with every home for sale inside it.

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Nearby catchments

Other Clarington schools with mapped attendance boundaries near Central Public School.

Homes zoned for Duke of Cambridge Public School →Homes zoned for Vincent Massey Public School →Homes zoned for Waverley Public School →Homes zoned for St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School →

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Frequently Asked

What grades does Central Public School serve?

Central Public School serves JK-8 (elementary). It is part of Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB.

Which school board runs Central Public School?

Central Public School is a Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB school. Board policies — including boundary changes, program eligibility and registration — are set by Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB, not by DistrictIQ.

Does Central Public School offer French Immersion or other program tracks?

Central Public School offers Regular Track. Program catchments can differ from the regular attendance boundary — confirm eligibility directly with Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB.

How many homes are for sale in Central Public School's catchment?

As of the latest listing sync there are 125 homes for sale and 23 homes for lease in Central Public School's catchment, with a median asking price of $710K. These are homes zoned for Central Public School, inside its attendance boundary — use the explorer above to filter by sale or lease, property type and community.

Are detached homes available in Central Public School's catchment?

Yes. 40 of the currently listed homes inside the catchment are detached properties. The overall median asking price for the shown set is $710K.

How are catchment homes determined for Central Public School?

These are active listings whose address falls inside Central Public School's attendance boundary, based on the board's published catchment. See the interactive polygon on the Central Public School catchment map. Boundaries and program eligibility (such as French Immersion) can change — always confirm current zoning directly with Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB.

Which Clarington communities does Central Public School's catchment cover?

Homes in Central Public School's catchment are concentrated in Bowmanville. Each community links to a dedicated page with neighbourhood-level market data.

How should I read the EQAO results for Central Public School?

EQAO results show the percentage of students who met or exceeded the provincial standard on each assessment, shown alongside the Clarington elementary average for context. They are provided for information only and are not a ranking of school quality — academic outcomes are just one of many factors families may wish to consider.

How can I compare Central Public School to other schools in Clarington?

Open the Compare tool to line up Central Public School against up to three other schools — EQAO results, grades, board and catchment status side by side.

Does living in Central Public School's catchment guarantee a spot?

Not automatically. Falling inside the attendance boundary is the basis for enrolment, but it is not an absolute guarantee — placement still depends on school capacity, program availability such as French Immersion, and board policy. Always confirm current school boundaries and registration directly with Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB.

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School & assessment data

EQAO results are provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a ranking of school quality. Academic outcomes are only one factor families may wish to consider. EQAO results shown reflect the 2024–2025 assessment.

School and assessment data is sourced from the Ontario Ministry of Education, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO), Ontario Open Data, and the applicable public and Catholic district school boards across the regions we cover (Southern Ontario).

School information — including school boundaries, eligibility, EQAO results, programs and enrolment — is provided for general informational purposes only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Boundaries, eligibility, programs and enrolment can change at any time. EQAO figures reflect past assessment results, are shown per test relative to the city-wide average, are not a ranking, and do not predict any student's outcome. Always confirm current school boundaries and eligibility directly with the applicable school board before relying on this information.

Listing data is provided by the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) and PropTx under the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program. The information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by TRREB, PropTx, CREA or DistrictIQ Inc., Brokerage, may not reflect the most current status, and is subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change, or withdrawal without notice. Listings should be independently verified.