Also known as JCPS, James Cook PS and JCPS Endeavour Hills
NAPLAN 15 points below national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
James Cook Primary School is also known as JCPS, James Cook PS and JCPS Endeavour Hills.
James Cook Primary School draws students from the James Cook Primary School.
James Cook Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 45.4/100, grade B− (slightly below average). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 956 (27th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at James Cook Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 400 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 467, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
James Cook Primary School is a very small government primary school with approximately 169 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
James Cook Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades B (around the national average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
James Cook Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 33% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 89%, which is good.
James Cook Primary School is located in Endeavour Hills, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 956 (27th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.