Cessnock East Public School vs Cessnock High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cessnock East Public School
Cessnock · Government primary · K-6
215 students · ICSEA 835
Cessnock High School
Cessnock · Government high school · 7-12
616 students · ICSEA 892
| Measure | Cessnock East Public School Cessnock NSW | Cessnock High School Cessnock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1617 of 1,619 | #418 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4901 of 4,908 | #1154 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 215 | 616 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 107 | 307 / 309 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 127 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 835 | 892 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 69% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 20.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 24% |
| Suburb | Cessnock 2325 | Cessnock 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cessnock-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cessnock High School scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 13.9).
- •Cessnock High School has the higher ICSEA (892 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cessnock High School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.9).
- •Cessnock High School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 215.
- •Cessnock High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cessnock East Public School better than Cessnock High School?
On the Success Index, Cessnock High School ranks higher (31.0 vs 13.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cessnock East Public School and Cessnock High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cessnock and Cessnock in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cessnock East Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cessnock High School has 9.6.
How do Cessnock East Public School and Cessnock High School rank in NSW?
Cessnock East Public School is 1617th of 1,619 and Cessnock High School is 418th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.