St Patrick's Primary School
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Cessnock, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% 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 St Patrick's Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Patrick's Primary School ranks 1,315th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cessnock West Public School, a government primary school 0.6 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. St Patrick's Primary School scores 975, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Cessnock
St Patrick's Primary 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 St Patrick's Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Patrick's Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 0.6 km | 884 | 91 lower | 399 |
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.3 km | 876 | 99 lower | 276 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 1.8 km | 911 | 64 lower | 930 |
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 1.9 km | 892 | 83 lower | 616 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 2.0 km | 835 | 140 lower | 215 |
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 2.8 km | 931 | 44 lower | 389 |
| Bellbird Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellbird | 4.1 km | 907 | 68 lower | 355 |
| St Philip's Christian College - CessnockIndependent Combined · Nulkaba | 4.6 km | 1032 | 57 higher | 1,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Patrick's Primary School a government school?
No, St Patrick's Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Patrick's Primary School offer?
St Patrick's Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Patrick's Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Patrick's Primary School has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Patrick's Primary School?
St Patrick's Primary School has 347 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Patrick's Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Patrick's Primary School are Cessnock West Public School (0.6 km), Cessnock Public School (1.3 km), Mount View High School (1.8 km).
Where is St Patrick's Primary School located?
St Patrick's Primary School is located in Cessnock, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at http://cessnock.catholic.edu.au.