Cessnock East Public School vs Cessnock West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.6 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 West Public School
Cessnock · Government primary · K-6
399 students · ICSEA 884
| Measure | Cessnock East Public School Cessnock NSW | Cessnock West Public School Cessnock NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1617 of 1,619 | #1572 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4901 of 4,908 | #4744 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 215 | 399 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 107 | 193 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 835 | 884 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 30% |
| Suburb | Cessnock 2325 | Cessnock 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cessnockw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cessnock West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.6 vs 13.9).
- •Cessnock West Public School has the higher ICSEA (884 vs 835), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cessnock West Public School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 215.
- •Cessnock West Public School has grown faster over five years (4% 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 West Public School?
On the Success Index, Cessnock West Public School ranks higher (20.6 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 West Public School?
About 2.6 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 West Public School has 15.2.
How do Cessnock East Public School and Cessnock West Public School rank in NSW?
Cessnock East Public School is 1617th of 1,619 and Cessnock West Public School is 1572nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.