HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
3
Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
-
All Rounders
Student Count
-
Top Achievers
Student Count
-
First in Course
Student Count
Kogarah Community & Property
Population Overview
16.4%
Chinese Population
16,416
Total Population
6,325
Density/km²
Area Safety
Average
Safety Rating
7,322
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
16.5%
Chinese
10.6%
English
9.4%
Aust
6.7%
Greek
6.3%
Indian
Property Prices
$2.3M
Median House
$795K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$865
3BR House
$713
2BR House
$865
3BR Unit
$720
2BR Unit
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About This School
James Cook Boys High School is a government school located in Southern Sydney, Kogarah, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 500 students. 2025 HSC: 3 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: Chinese 16.4%, moderate safety, house median $2.27M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, James Cook Boys High School achieved 3 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
James Cook Boys High School is a government school located in Kogarah, offering Boys only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 500 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
James Cook Boys High School is located in 悉尼南区, Kogarah. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 16,416, with Chinese comprising 16.40%. Moderate Chinese community with convenient amenities. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (16.45%), English (10.64%), Aust (9.42%), Greek (6.70%), Indian (6.26%).
James Cook Boys High School is located in 悉尼南区, Kogarah. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Kogarah has a crime rate of 7,322 per 100,000, which is 1.10x the NSW average (6,635). Close to NSW average, moderate safety.
James Cook Boys High School is located in Kogarah (postcode 2217). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $2.27M, unit median $0.8M. Above Sydney median prices.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025