Schools in Cessnock, NSW
There are 5 schools in Cessnock, New South Wales (2325): 4 primary, 1 secondary. 4 are government schools and 1 is non-government. Together they enrol about 1,853 students.
Cessnock school rankings
All ranked schools, ordered by Success Index.
- 133St Patrick's Primary SchoolCessnock · Catholic PrimaryICSEA 975 · 347 students
- 231Cessnock High SchoolCessnock · Government SecondaryICSEA 892 · 616 students
- 325Cessnock Public SchoolCessnock · Government PrimaryICSEA 876 · 276 students
- 421Cessnock West Public SchoolCessnock · Government PrimaryICSEA 884 · 399 students
- 514Cessnock East Public SchoolCessnock · Government PrimaryICSEA 835 · 215 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Patrick's Primary School Cessnock · Primary · K-6 | Catholic | 33.4 Lower 50% | 975 | 347 | 16.4 |
| 2 | Cessnock High School Cessnock · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 31.0 Lower 50% | 892 | 616 | 9.6 |
| 3 | Cessnock Public School Cessnock · Primary · K-6 | Government | 24.5 Lower 50% | 876 | 276 | 10.5 |
| 4 | Cessnock West Public School Cessnock · Primary · K-6 | Government | 20.6 Lower 50% | 884 | 399 | 15.2 |
| 5 | Cessnock East Public School Cessnock · Primary · K-6 | Government | 13.9 Lower 50% | 835 | 215 | 14.9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cessnock?
St Patrick's Primary School has the highest Success Index in Cessnock (33.4/100, Lower 50% of primary schools nationally). For primary years the top school is St Patrick's Primary School; for secondary years it is Cessnock High School.
How many schools are in Cessnock?
There are 5 schools in Cessnock, New South Wales (2325): 4 primary, 1 secondary. 4 are government schools and 1 is non-government. Together they enrol about 1,853 students.
Are there public high schools in Cessnock?
Yes. Cessnock High School is a government school offering secondary years in Cessnock.
What postcode is Cessnock NSW?
Schools in Cessnock use the postcode 2325. The suburb sits within the Cessnock local government area.