Cessnock East Public School
Cessnock East Public School: Promoting Excellence, Creating Success.
About the school
Cessnock East Public School, situated in the Hunter Valley, strives to deliver excellence in an attractive, creative and well-resourced environment. The school boasts excellent facilities, including an expansive hall, air-conditioned classrooms, a well-resourced library with a computer hub, and extensive grounds equipped with a healthy canteen, sandpits, and ample sporting facilities.
Academic Excellence
The dedicated and highly qualified staff at Cessnock East Public School are committed to providing exceptional academic programs, which are highly valued by students, staff, and the community. Students have access to modern technologies, including a computer lab, interactive SmartBoards, and the Connected Classroom program. The curriculum emphasises literacy and numeracy, preparing students to navigate an ever-changing world.
Student Experiences
The school enriches its curriculum with a diverse range of experiences including choir, dance, drama, public speaking, environmental science, enrichment programs, and various sports. The school’s strong focus on student welfare promotes the core values of respect, responsibility, and striving for excellence.
Community Engagement
Cessnock East Public School actively encourages strong parent participation in school programs, which significantly supports each child's educational and social development. As a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, it aims to build connections and foster a sense of community.
The school is also proactive in adapting to the local demographic changes, ensuring equitable educational access for all primary-aged children within its intake area.
Mission
We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.
Location & Catchment Area
- Cessnock East Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Cessnock Public School 1.5 km
- B Cessnock High School 1.7 km
- C Cessnock West Public School 2.6 km
- D Nulkaba Public School 2.8 km
- E Mount View High School 3.4 km
- F Kearsley Public School 4.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 215 (108 girls, 107 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 215
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 835 (percentile 4)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 78% / 18% / 3% / 0%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 175
- Indigenous students
- 43%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 14.4
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.3
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 26 |
| Year 1 | 32 |
| Year 2 | 26 |
| Year 3 | 29 |
| Year 4 | 32 |
| Year 5 | 36 |
| Year 6 | 34 |
| Total | 215 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 215 | 108 | 107 | - | 835 | 14.4 |
| 2024 | 221 | 111 | 110 | 85 | 866 | 14.4 |
| 2023 | 232 | 125 | 107 | 87.3 | 851 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | 230 | 112 | 118 | 84.2 | 863 | 14.2 |
| 2021 | 246 | 123 | 123 | 88.5 | 865 | 13.8 |
| 2020 | 238 | 117 | 121 | - | 859 | 13.8 |
| 2019 | 249 | 126 | 123 | 88 | 866 | 13.8 |
| 2018 | 217 | 112 | 105 | 90.1 | 868 | 12.7 |
| 2017 | 218 | 113 | 105 | 92.6 | 865 | 12.9 |
| 2016 | 229 | 114 | 115 | 91 | 866 | 12.8 |
| 2015 | 208 | 110 | 98 | 89.4 | 858 | 12.7 |
| 2014 | 227 | 116 | 111 | 89 | 879 | 12.8 |
| 2013 | 216 | 113 | 103 | 89.3 | 896 | 12.8 |
| 2012 | 207 | 112 | 95 | 87.6 | 899 | 12.5 |
| 2011 | 200 | 110 | 90 | 88.2 | 890 | 12.4 |
| 2010 | 178 | 99 | 79 | - | 883 | 12.5 |
| 2009 | 184 | 94 | 90 | - | 908 | 12.4 |
| 2008 | 183 | 96 | 87 | - | 908 | 12.4 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.