James Cook Boys High School

Kogarah, NSW 2217

School Type

Government

Gender

Boys

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

jamescookb-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Phone

02 9587 1770

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

4.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

🌟

2.3%

Percentage of DAs

🏆

Distinguished Achievers

What's Nearby

Kioloa State Forest

Park

Hapgood Rd, Cockwhy

Nearby Schools

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Arncliffe Public School

Princes Hwy, Arncliffe NSW 2205

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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Mogo Public School

Princes Hwy, Mogo NSW 2536

Government Coeducational Kinder+

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Sylvania Public School

Princes Hwy, Sylvania NSW 2224

Government Coeducational Kinder+

Narooma High School

Princes Hwy, Narooma NSW 2546

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Moorefield Girls High School

Princes Hwy, Kogarah NSW 2217

Government Girls Secondary

🏫

Batemans Bay Public School

Mundarra Way, Surfside NSW 2536

Government Coeducational Primary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is James Cook Boys High School?

James Cook Boys High School is a Government, Boys school in Kogarah, NSW, offering Secondary year levels.

Is James Cook Boys High School a public or private school?

James Cook Boys High School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the NSW public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend James Cook Boys High School?

James Cook Boys High School has approximately 288 enrolled students.

How does James Cook Boys High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, James Cook Boys High School achieved an average of 6 Distinguished Achievers in the HSC and around 2.3% of exam results in the top band.

Where is James Cook Boys High School located?

James Cook Boys High School is located at Princes Hwy, Kogarah NSW 2217, Kogarah, NSW, 2217.

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