James Cook Primary School
James Cook Primary School is a government primary school in Endeavour Hills, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 956, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 169 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 78% have a language background other than English.
Endeavour Hills VIC 3802. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How James Cook Primary School compares
By ICSEA, James Cook Primary School ranks 1,363rd of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the 15th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Endeavour Hills Specialist School, a government combined 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 Primary School scores 956, near average.
School zone
James Cook Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Endeavour Hills
James Cook Primary School is located in Endeavour Hills, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,740/wk and median rent of $375/wk. Population: 24,455.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Endeavour Hills suburb profileSchools near James Cook Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Cook Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Hills Specialist SchoolGovernment Combined · Endeavour Hills | 0.2 km | 985 | 29 higher | 293 |
| Chalcot Lodge Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Endeavour Hills | 1.1 km | 1012 | 56 higher | 257 |
| St Paul Apostle South SchoolCatholic Primary · Endeavour Hills | 1.1 km | 1057 | 101 higher | 273 |
| Doveton CollegeGovernment Combined · Doveton | 1.2 km | 894 | 62 lower | 892 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Cook Primary School a government school?
Yes, James Cook Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Cook Primary School offer?
James Cook Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is James Cook Primary School's ICSEA score?
James Cook Primary School has an ICSEA score of 956, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Cook Primary School?
James Cook Primary School has 169 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Cook Primary School?
The nearest schools to James Cook Primary School are Endeavour Hills Specialist School (0.2 km), Hallam Secondary College-Hallam Senior College / Mission Australia Annex (0.5 km), Ilim College - Doveton Campus (1.0 km).
Where is James Cook Primary School located?
James Cook Primary School is located in Endeavour Hills, VIC 3802. Visit the school website at http://www.jamescookps.vic.edu.au.