Cessnock West Public School
Cessnock West Public School is a government primary school in Cessnock, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 884, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 30% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Cessnock NSW 2325. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Cessnock West Public School compares
By ICSEA, Cessnock West Public School ranks 1,905th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Cessnock West Public School scores 884, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Cessnock
Cessnock West Public School is located in Cessnock, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,192/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 16,300.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Cessnock suburb profileSchools near Cessnock West Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Cessnock West Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 0.6 km | 975 | 91 higher | 347 |
| Mount View High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock West | 1.6 km | 911 | 27 higher | 930 |
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.8 km | 876 | 8 lower | 276 |
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 2.3 km | 892 | 8 higher | 616 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 2.6 km | 835 | 49 lower | 215 |
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 3.1 km | 931 | 47 higher | 389 |
| Bellbird Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellbird | 3.5 km | 907 | 23 higher | 355 |
| St Philip's Christian College - CessnockIndependent Combined · Nulkaba | 4.9 km | 1032 | 148 higher | 1,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cessnock West Public School a government school?
Yes, Cessnock West Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Cessnock West Public School offer?
Cessnock West Public School offers K-6.
What is Cessnock West Public School's ICSEA score?
Cessnock West Public School has an ICSEA score of 884, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Cessnock West Public School?
Cessnock West Public School has 399 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Cessnock West Public School?
The nearest schools to Cessnock West Public School are St Patrick's Primary School (0.6 km), Mount View High School (1.6 km), Cessnock Public School (1.8 km).
Where is Cessnock West Public School located?
Cessnock West Public School is located in Cessnock, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at https://cessnockw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.