Mount View High School
Mount View High School is a government secondary school in Cessnock West, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 911, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 930 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Cessnock West NSW 2325. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount View High School compares
By ICSEA, Mount View High School ranks 506th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Cessnock West Public School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Mount View High School scores 911, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Mount View High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount View High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessnock West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 1.6 km | 884 | 27 lower | 399 |
| St Patrick's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Cessnock | 1.8 km | 975 | 64 higher | 347 |
| Nulkaba Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Nulkaba | 2.4 km | 931 | 20 higher | 389 |
| Cessnock Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 3.2 km | 876 | 35 lower | 276 |
| Cessnock East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cessnock | 3.4 km | 835 | 76 lower | 215 |
| Cessnock High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cessnock | 3.7 km | 892 | 19 lower | 616 |
| Bellbird Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bellbird | 3.8 km | 907 | 4 lower | 355 |
| St Philip's Christian College - CessnockIndependent Combined · Nulkaba | 4.1 km | 1032 | 121 higher | 1,276 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount View High School a government school?
Yes, Mount View High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount View High School offer?
Mount View High School offers 7-12.
What is Mount View High School's ICSEA score?
Mount View High School has an ICSEA score of 911, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount View High School?
Mount View High School has 930 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount View High School?
The nearest schools to Mount View High School are Cessnock West Public School (1.6 km), St Patrick's Primary School (1.8 km), Nulkaba Public School (2.4 km).
Where is Mount View High School located?
Mount View High School is located in Cessnock West, NSW 2325. Visit the school website at https://mountview-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.