James Cook High School
James Cook High School is a state co-ed secondary school in the South Auckland suburb of Manurewa, New Zealand.
| James Cook High School | |
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| Address | |
Dr Pickering Avenue, Manurewa, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Coordinates | 37.0358°S 174.8856°E |
| Information | |
| Type | State, co-educational, secondary (Years 9-13) |
| Motto | Endeavour |
| Established | 1968 |
| Ministry of Education Institution no. | 100 |
| Principal | Grant McMillan |
| School roll | 1336[1] (March 2020) |
| Socio-economic decile | 1B[2] |
| Website | jchs.school.nz |
School structure
The school's colours are royal blue and gold.
History
James Cook High School was opened in February 1968. Like most New Zealand state secondary schools of the era, the school was constructed to the Nelson Two-Storey standard plan, characterised by its two-storey H-shaped classroom blocks.
ERO findings
As of 2017 the school is struggling to meet students' needs when it comes to learning. The Education Review Office (ERO) had suggested external intervention to override the obstacles the school is facing.[3]
Between 2014 and 2016, the National Certificates of Education Achievement (NCEA) had observed some declining in student enrollment and suggested external intervention method to ERO. In 2016, New Zealand Qualifications Authority suggested to improve student participation level to meet its quality standards.[3]
Demographics
According to a 2017 ERO report, the school gender balance is even. The school's racial composition is 46% Māori, 22% Samoan, 7% Tongan, 4% Indian, 1% Niue and 16% other. Pākehā and Middle Eastern make up 2% each.[3]
Notable alumni and teachers
- Scott Dixon - racing driver
- Joe Galuvao - former rugby league footballer
- Gustavia Lui - businesswoman
- Lelia Masaga - rugby union player[4]
- Joe Rokocoko - rugby union player[4]
- J Williams - singer & entertainer
- Maybelle Galuvao, Lavina Williams and Mavina Davis - singers of Ma-V-Elle
References
- "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- "Decile Change 2014 to 2015 for State & State Integrated Schools". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- "James Cook High School". Education Review Office. 15 May 2017. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- Richard Knowler (10 July 2009). "Masaga runs for Mum". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax NZ. Retrieved 24 June 2018.