About the school
Nulkaba Public School is located on the northern outskirts of Cessnock, approximately 2km from the city centre, and currently has an enrolment of 420 students drawn from Cessnock and the surrounding district of Pokolbin. The school is founded on core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence, which are evident across its academic, sporting, and cultural education programs. Nulkaba Public School has established a solid reputation for meeting the diverse needs of all students, including those who are gifted as well as those requiring special learning support.
The school is dedicated to fostering a flexible and vigorous learning environment that provides numerous opportunities for student engagement and development. With a strong emphasis on technology and innovation, Nulkaba aims to equip students with essential skills for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. The school enjoys strong support from its parent body and local community, which helps ensure its continued growth and success.
As a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, Nulkaba Public School actively participates in programs that promote student leadership, creativity, and excellence in education. The school offers a wide range of subjects and experiences, encouraging students to excel in sports, technology, and the arts. Through a collaborative approach with families, teachers at Nulkaba Public School strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and inspired to reach their full potential.
Mission
From classrooms to community, Nulkaba is a place where children are inspired to do their best. Together, we create confident learners and lasting connections.
Location & Catchment Area
- Nulkaba Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Mount View High School 2.4 km
- B Cessnock East Public School 2.8 km
- C Cessnock West Public School 3.1 km
- D Cessnock Public School 3.6 km
- E Cessnock High School 4.1 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 389 (167 girls, 222 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 389
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 931 (percentile 18)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 52% / 32% / 13% / 3%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 126
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 3%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 25.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 6.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 50 |
| Year 1 | 52 |
| Year 2 | 51 |
| Year 3 | 60 |
| Year 4 | 53 |
| Year 5 | 68 |
| Year 6 | 55 |
| Total | 389 |
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 | 389 | 167 | 222 | - | 931 | 25.2 |
| 2024 | 389 | 158 | 231 | 88.9 | 941 | 25.1 |
| 2023 | 378 | 166 | 212 | 89.2 | 955 | 25.2 |
| 2022 | 418 | 201 | 217 | 87.9 | 953 | 27.5 |
| 2021 | 386 | 189 | 197 | 90.8 | 946 | 21.7 |
| 2020 | 396 | 191 | 205 | - | 949 | 21.7 |
| 2019 | 392 | 186 | 206 | 91.9 | 958 | 21.7 |
| 2018 | 382 | 189 | 193 | 92.5 | 965 | 21.7 |
| 2017 | 409 | 204 | 205 | 93.1 | 961 | 22.1 |
| 2016 | 418 | 215 | 203 | 93.2 | 957 | 21.9 |
| 2015 | 417 | 203 | 214 | 93.1 | 975 | 21.7 |
| 2014 | 409 | 190 | 219 | 94.1 | 986 | 21.7 |
| 2013 | 407 | 200 | 207 | 94.8 | 1002 | 21.6 |
| 2012 | 400 | 193 | 207 | 94.5 | 990 | 20.1 |
| 2011 | 396 | 181 | 215 | 94.8 | 992 | 20.2 |
| 2010 | 394 | 177 | 217 | - | 989 | 20.2 |
| 2009 | 412 | 178 | 234 | - | 976 | 20.2 |
| 2008 | 393 | 179 | 214 | - | 976 | 20.2 |
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.