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Cessnock · New South Wales

Schools in Cessnock

There are 5 schools in Cessnock: 4 primary schools and 1 secondary school. By sector, that is 4 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Cessnock are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Cessnock

Private schools in and near Cessnock, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Cessnock

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Cessnock

At a glance

Schools in Cessnock in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 1,853 students enrolled, 371 per school on average; the largest is Cessnock High School with 616.
  • 1 of the 5 schools (20%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Cessnock

  1. Cessnock High School 616 students
  2. Cessnock West Public School 399 students
  3. St Patrick's Primary School 347 students
  4. Cessnock Public School 276 students
  5. Cessnock East Public School 215 students
Questions

Schools in Cessnock: common questions

How many schools are there in Cessnock NSW?
There are 5 schools in Cessnock NSW, including 4 primary schools and 1 secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Cessnock NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 20% of all schools in Cessnock NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Cessnock NSW?
Cessnock High School, with 616 students. Next are Cessnock West Public School (399), St Patrick's Primary School (347) and Cessnock Public School (276).
Are there single-sex schools in Cessnock NSW?
No. All 5 schools in Cessnock NSW take both boys and girls.