James Cook School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Marton, Manawatū-Whanganui 4710 · Rangitikei District
#85 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#1346 of 1,559 nationally
About James Cook School
James Cook School is a state full primary located in Marton, in the Rangitikei District territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 148 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 29.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 85th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (40th percentile), and its weakest is equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 43.2%; pacific students 16.2%; international students 0%.
There are 8 schools in Marton; James Cook School ranks 6th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)499
- Roll size (10%)148
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-25.5%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Cook School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 499
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 148
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -25.5%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 43.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 16.2%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at James Cook School has changed over time.
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Schools near James Cook School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
St Matthew's School (Marton)
Marton · State integrated full primary · Years 1–8
55 students · 507 m away
Marton School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
200 students · 1.1 km away
Rangitīkei College
Marton · State secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
329 students · 1.4 km away
Marton Junction School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
94 students · 1.6 km away
Huntley School (Marton)
Marton · Private full primary · Years 1–8
163 students · 1.9 km away
Nga Tawa Diocesan School
Marton · State integrated secondary (year 9-15) · Years 9–13
193 students · 2.5 km away
South Makirikiri School
Marton · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 5.5 km away
Bulls School
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
169 students · 10 km away
Clifton School (Bulls)
Bulls · State full primary · Years 1–8
133 students · 11 km away
Halcombe Primary School
Halcombe · State full primary · Years 1–8
195 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Pukeokahu School
Pukeokahu · State full primary · Years 1–8
5 students
Dannevirke South School
Dannevirke · State full primary · Years 1–8
270 students
Ballance School
Pahiatua · State full primary · Years 1–8
23 students
Cloverlea School
Cloverlea · State contributing · Years 1–6
247 students
Terrace End School
Terrace End · State contributing · Years 1–6
222 students
Whanganui Intermediate
Whanganui · State intermediate · Years 7–8
415 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Cook School a good school?
James Cook School has a Success Index (NZ) of 29.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #85 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Cook School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
James Cook School ranks #85 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #1346 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend James Cook School?
James Cook School had 148 students in 2026, a change of -25% over five years.
Is James Cook School a primary school or a secondary school?
James Cook School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near James Cook School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Cook School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.