Cessnock Public School
Cessnock Public School is a government primary school in Cessnock, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 876, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 30% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Cessnock NSW 2325. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cessnock Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cessnock Public School ranks 1,923rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cessnock High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Cessnock Public School scores 876, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cessnock
Cessnock Public School is located in Cessnock, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,192/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 16,300.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cessnock suburb profileSchools near Cessnock Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cessnock Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 0.5 km | 892 | 16 higher | 616 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 1.3 km | 975 | 99 higher | 347 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.5 km | 835 | 41 lower | 215 |
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.8 km | 884 | 8 higher | 399 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 3.2 km | 911 | 35 higher | 930 |
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 3.6 km | 931 | 55 higher | 389 |
| Bellbird Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellbird | 4.9 km | 907 | 31 higher | 355 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cessnock Public School a government school?
Yes, Cessnock Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cessnock Public School offer?
Cessnock Public School offers K-6.
What is Cessnock Public School's ICSEA score?
Cessnock Public School has an ICSEA score of 876, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cessnock Public School?
Cessnock Public School has 276 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cessnock Public School?
The nearest schools to Cessnock Public School are Cessnock High School (0.5 km), St Patrick's Primary School (1.3 km), Cessnock East Public School (1.5 km).
Where is Cessnock Public School located?
Cessnock Public School is located in Cessnock, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at https://cessnock-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.