Cessnock Public School vs Nulkaba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cessnock Public School
Cessnock · Government primary · K-6
276 students · ICSEA 876
Nulkaba Public School
Nulkaba · Government primary · K-6
389 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Cessnock Public School Cessnock NSW | Nulkaba Public School Nulkaba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1487 of 1,619 | #1546 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4527 of 4,908 | #4675 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 276 | 389 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 165 | 167 / 222 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 876 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.3 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 20% |
| Suburb | Cessnock 2325 | Nulkaba 2325 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cessnock-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nulkaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Cessnock Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 22.1).
- •Nulkaba Public School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 876), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cessnock Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.4).
- •Nulkaba Public School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 276.
- •Nulkaba Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -17%).
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 Public School better than Nulkaba Public School?
On the Success Index, Cessnock Public School ranks higher (24.5 vs 22.1 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 Public School and Nulkaba Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Cessnock and Nulkaba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cessnock Public School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nulkaba Public School has 15.4.
How do Cessnock Public School and Nulkaba Public School rank in NSW?
Cessnock Public School is 1487th of 1,619 and Nulkaba Public School is 1546th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.