Cessnock High School
Cessnock High School is a government secondary school in Cessnock, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 892, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 616 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 24% 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 High School compares
By ICSEA, Cessnock High School ranks 538th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cessnock Public School, a government primary 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 High School scores 892, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cessnock
Cessnock High 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 High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cessnock High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 0.5 km | 876 | 16 lower | 276 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.7 km | 835 | 57 lower | 215 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 1.9 km | 975 | 83 higher | 347 |
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 2.3 km | 884 | 8 lower | 399 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 3.7 km | 911 | 19 higher | 930 |
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 4.1 km | 931 | 39 higher | 389 |
| St Philip's Christian College - CessnockIndependent Combined · Nulkaba | 5.7 km | 1032 | 140 higher | 1,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cessnock High School a government school?
Yes, Cessnock High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cessnock High School offer?
Cessnock High School offers 7-12.
What is Cessnock High School's ICSEA score?
Cessnock High School has an ICSEA score of 892, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cessnock High School?
Cessnock High School has 616 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cessnock High School?
The nearest schools to Cessnock High School are Cessnock Public School (0.5 km), Cessnock East Public School (1.7 km), St Patrick's Primary School (1.9 km).
Where is Cessnock High School located?
Cessnock High School is located in Cessnock, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at https://cessnock-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.