St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock is an independent combined school in Nulkaba, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1032, it sits in the 61st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,276 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Nulkaba NSW 2325. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock compares
By ICSEA, St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock ranks 234th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Cessnock, an independent combined school 1.0 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 Philip's Christian College - Cessnock scores 1032, near average.
Enrolment and location
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock 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 Nulkaba
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock is located in Nulkaba, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,217/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 715.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 1.9 km | 931 | 101 lower | 389 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 4.1 km | 835 | 197 lower | 215 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 4.1 km | 911 | 121 lower | 930 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 4.6 km | 975 | 57 lower | 347 |
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 4.9 km | 884 | 148 lower | 399 |
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 5.3 km | 876 | 156 lower | 276 |
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 5.7 km | 892 | 140 lower | 616 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock a government school?
No, St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock offer?
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock offers K-12.
What is St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock's ICSEA score?
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock has an ICSEA score of 1032, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock?
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock has 1,276 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock?
The nearest schools to St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock are St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - Cessnock (1.0 km), Nulkaba Public School (1.9 km), Cessnock East Public School (4.1 km).
Where is St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock located?
St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock is located in Nulkaba, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at http://www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/index.php?c=18.