Cessnock East Public School
Cessnock East Public School is a government primary school in Cessnock, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 835, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 215 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 43% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% 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 East Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cessnock East Public School ranks 2,003rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cessnock Public School, a government primary school 1.5 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 East Public School scores 835, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cessnock
Cessnock East 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 East Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cessnock East Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.5 km | 876 | 41 higher | 276 |
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 1.7 km | 892 | 57 higher | 616 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 2.0 km | 975 | 140 higher | 347 |
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 2.6 km | 884 | 49 higher | 399 |
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 2.8 km | 931 | 96 higher | 389 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 3.4 km | 911 | 76 higher | 930 |
| St Philip's Christian College - CessnockIndependent Combined · Nulkaba | 4.1 km | 1032 | 197 higher | 1,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cessnock East Public School a government school?
Yes, Cessnock East Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cessnock East Public School offer?
Cessnock East Public School offers K-6.
What is Cessnock East Public School's ICSEA score?
Cessnock East Public School has an ICSEA score of 835, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cessnock East Public School?
Cessnock East Public School has 215 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cessnock East Public School?
The nearest schools to Cessnock East Public School are Cessnock Public School (1.5 km), Cessnock High School (1.7 km), St Patrick's Primary School (2.0 km).
Where is Cessnock East Public School located?
Cessnock East Public School is located in Cessnock, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at https://cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.