Cessnock East Public School vs Curlewis Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 217 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
Curlewis Public School
Curlewis · Government primary · K-6
77 students · ICSEA 833
| Measure | Cessnock East Public School Cessnock NSW | Curlewis Public School Curlewis NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1617 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4901 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 215 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 108 / 107 | 30 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 835 | 833 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 78% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 5.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 62% |
| Suburb | Cessnock 2325 | Curlewis 2381 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | curlewis-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Curlewis Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.7 vs 13.9).
- •Cessnock East Public School has the higher ICSEA (835 vs 833), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cessnock East Public School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 77.
- •Curlewis Public School has grown faster over five years (38% 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 Curlewis Public School?
On the Success Index, Curlewis Public School ranks higher (21.7 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 Curlewis Public School?
About 217 km in a straight line, between Cessnock and Curlewis 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 Curlewis Public School has 15.1.
How do Cessnock East Public School and Curlewis Public School rank in NSW?
Cessnock East Public School is 1617th of 1,619 and Curlewis Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.