James Cook High School

SecondaryCo-EducationalYear 9–13StateHas enrolment zone
Dr Pickering Avenue, Manurewa, Auckland
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1,697 students
Very large school
529
Equity Index · High Priority Needs
Zoned enrolment
In-zone place guaranteed

About this school · from Ministry of Education data

James Cook High School in brief

James Cook High School is a very large state co-educational secondary school (Year 9–13) in Manurewa, Auckland, with 1,697 students on the roll. Its Equity Index of 529 is above the national midpoint, meaning more of its students face socio-economic barriers, and the school receives extra funding to support them. EQI reflects funding need, not school quality. It has an enrolment zone, so living at an in-zone address guarantees a place. It opened in 1968.

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James Cook High School

Dr Pickering Avenue, Manurewa, Auckland

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How enrolment at James Cook High School works

  • James Cook High School has a home zone: a child who lives inside it is entitled to enrol. Check your address with the zone checker above, then confirm with the school.
  • Year levels: Year 9–13
  • Roll size: Very large school
  • School website: jchs.school.nz

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What families ask about James Cook High School

Does James Cook High School have an enrolment zone?
Yes. An enrolment scheme is listed and the available zone map is shown below. Check your exact address before relying on eligibility.
What year levels does James Cook High School teach?
James Cook High School teaches Year 9–13.
What is James Cook High School's Equity Index?
The listed EQI is 529. EQI reflects socioeconomic barriers used for funding; it is not a school-quality score.
How large is the school?
The latest listed roll is 1,697 students.
When was the latest listed ERO review?
The latest review date in the public data is September 2025.

The basics

Ministry of Education records

Teaching language
Some students taught in te reo Māori or a Pacific language
Opened
1968
Principal
Tina Filipo
Urban/rural setting
Major urban area
Donation requests
Not Requested
Donations not requested (except school camps)

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