Alesco Secondary College
Alesco Secondary College is an independent secondary school in Cooks Hill, NSW offering 9-12. With an ICSEA score of 949, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 664 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Cooks Hill NSW 2300. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Alesco Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Alesco Secondary College ranks 415th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elermore Vale Public School, a government primary school 0.8 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Alesco Secondary College scores 949, below average.
Enrolment and location
Alesco Secondary College is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Cooks Hill
Alesco Secondary College is located in Cooks Hill, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,881/wk and median rent of $430/wk. Population: 3,774.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cooks Hill suburb profileSchools near Alesco Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Alesco Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elermore Vale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 0.8 km | 996 | 47 higher | 290 |
| Macquarie CollegeIndependent Combined · Wallsend | 1.1 km | 1110 | 161 higher | 1,060 |
| Newcastle Waldorf SchoolIndependent Combined · Glendale | 1.2 km | 1072 | 123 higher | 237 |
| Wallsend Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.4 km | 965 | 16 higher | 252 |
| Glendale East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Glendale | 1.5 km | 956 | 7 higher | 232 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wallsend | 1.6 km | 1076 | 127 higher | 323 |
| Wallsend South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Wallsend | 1.7 km | 1083 | 134 higher | 583 |
| Glendale Technology High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Glendale | 2.0 km | 946 | 3 lower | 802 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alesco Secondary College a government school?
No, Alesco Secondary College is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Alesco Secondary College offer?
Alesco Secondary College offers 9-12.
What is Alesco Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Alesco Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 949, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Alesco Secondary College?
Alesco Secondary College has 664 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Alesco Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Alesco Secondary College are Elermore Vale Public School (0.8 km), Macquarie College (1.1 km), Newcastle Waldorf School (1.2 km).
Where is Alesco Secondary College located?
Alesco Secondary College is located in Cooks Hill, NSW 2300. Visit the school website at https://atwea.edu.au/high-school-at-alesco/.