James Cook Boys High School
James Cook Boys High School is a government secondary school in Kogarah, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 473 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 72% have a language background other than English.
Kogarah NSW 2217. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How James Cook Boys High School compares
By ICSEA, James Cook Boys High School ranks 245th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 14 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Moorefield Girls High School, a government secondary school 0.2 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. James Cook Boys High School scores 1022, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kogarah
James Cook Boys High School is located in Kogarah, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,903/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 16,416.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kogarah suburb profileSchools near James Cook Boys High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Cook Boys High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 0.2 km | 1025 | 3 higher | 372 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Kogarah | 0.3 km | 1117 | 95 higher | 416 |
| Kogarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kogarah | 0.5 km | 1087 | 65 higher | 456 |
| Kogarah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 0.6 km | 993 | 29 lower | 787 |
| St George Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 0.8 km | 1148 | 126 higher | 908 |
| Marist College KogarahCatholic Secondary · Bexley | 1.0 km | 1076 | 54 higher | 1,045 |
| Carlton South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlton | 1.1 km | 1064 | 42 higher | 514 |
| Brighton-Le-Sands Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton-Le-Sands | 1.2 km | 1064 | 42 higher | 433 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Cook Boys High School a government school?
Yes, James Cook Boys High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Cook Boys High School offer?
James Cook Boys High School offers 7-12.
What is James Cook Boys High School's ICSEA score?
James Cook Boys High School has an ICSEA score of 1022, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Cook Boys High School?
James Cook Boys High School has 473 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Cook Boys High School?
The nearest schools to James Cook Boys High School are Moorefield Girls High School (0.2 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.3 km), St George Hospital School (0.3 km).
Where is James Cook Boys High School located?
James Cook Boys High School is located in Kogarah, NSW 2217. Visit the school website at https://jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.