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James Cook School

Marton · Manawatū-Whanganui Region

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Figures on this page come from the New Zealand Ministry of Education school directory export dated 1 September 2026, with roll and ethnicity recorded at the same snapshot. Always confirm enrolment, zoning and fees directly with the school. About this directory

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About James Cook School

James Cook School is a co-educational full primary school in Marton, within the Manawatū-Whanganui Region, operating in the state sector, with 148 students on roll, and an Equity Index of 499. The school has been open since 1970.

With 148 students on roll, James Cook School is a medium-sized school — larger than about 37% of New Zealand schools.

The school's Equity Index is 499, which is close to the national average of 463. That means the roll faces a broadly typical level of socio-economic challenge compared with schools across Aotearoa.

The largest group is European at 73.3%, with a meaningful Pasifika community at 20% — a mixed but clearly led roll.

On the isolation index the school scores 0.52 (moderate isolation) — this measures how far students travel and how accessible the school is, not how good it is.

Students by ethnicity

European 88 · 73.3%
Pasifika 24 · 20.0%
Asian 7 · 5.8%
Middle Eastern / Latin American / African 1 · 0.8%

Total roll recorded: 148 students, from the 2026 roll census. Percentages may not sum to exactly 100% because of rounding and students who decline to state an ethnicity.

Roll in context

148Students on rollLarger than 37% of NZ schools · national median 215.5
499Equity IndexAbove national mean of 463
0.75Diversity scoreHigher = more mixed roll (max 1.95)
0.52Isolation indexmoderate isolation
344 · lowest need569 · highest need

Location

Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Marton 40.0785° S · 175.3730° E
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Nearby schools

St Matthew's School (Marton)Marton · Full Primary 0.5 km Marton SchoolMarton · Full Primary 1.1 km Rangitīkei CollegeMarton · Secondary (Year 9-15) 1.4 km Marton Junction SchoolMarton · Full Primary 1.6 km Huntley School (Marton)Marton · Full Primary 1.9 km Nga Tawa Diocesan SchoolMarton · Secondary (Year 9-15) 2.5 km

School information

  • School typeFull Primary
  • YearsYears 1–8
  • AuthorityState
  • GenderCo-Educational
  • SettingSmall urban area
  • Territorial authorityRangitikei District
  • Education regionTaranaki, Whanganui, Manawatū
  • Regional councilManawatū-Whanganui Region
  • Enrolment schemeYes — has an in-zone entitlement
  • BoardingDay school only
  • Language of instructionAll students taught in English/other setting
  • Cohort entryNo — individual entry
  • DonationsDonations should not be requested, unless for a school camp
  • Opened1970
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