# Cessnock High School

Cessnock High School is a NSW government secondary school in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 616 (2025)
- **Address**: Aberdare St, Cessnock NSW 2325
- **Phone**: (02) 4990 1439
- **Website**: https://cessnock-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cessnock-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46420
- **Established**: 1934-01-01

## About

Cessnock High School was established in 1937 and is the traditional high school of the City of Cessnock, located approximately 50 kilometres south west of Newcastle in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales. Serving around 600 students, the school forms part of the educational journey for students from five local primary schools: Cessnock, Cessnock East, Abermain, Kearsley, and Kitchener.

## Educational Approach
Cessnock High School prides itself on being an innovative learning community that places high importance on student welfare, adhered to by the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework which encourages Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness to Learn. The school has successfully adopted 'The College', enriching its senior curriculum to ensure relevance and engagement.

## Programs and Achievements
The school offers a comprehensive educational experience with strong leadership in subjects including Literacy and Numeracy, Creative and Performing Arts, Agriculture, and Aboriginal Education. It also boasts a mentoring program aimed at improving teaching quality in junior year groups. Furthermore, the school is an active participant in the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, which facilitates a cohesive learning progression from kindergarten through to Year 12.

## Community Engagement
Cessnock High School fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging every student to engage in various aspects of school life and community activities. The school’s facilities and programs support students in achieving their full potential while maintaining connections to their families and local culture.

## Mission

At Cessnock High School, we empower our students to reach their full potential through a commitment to academic excellence, personal development, and future readiness.

Motto: "What e're you do, do well"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 616 |
| 2024 | 627 |
| 2023 | 592 |
| 2022 | 617 |
| 2021 | 636 |
| 2020 | 602 |
| 2019 | 588 |
| 2018 | 562 |
| 2017 | 554 |
| 2016 | 564 |
| 2015 | 582 |
| 2014 | 595 |
| 2013 | 553 |
| 2012 | 565 |
| 2011 | 573 |
| 2010 | 567 |
| 2009 | 577 |
| 2008 | 591 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46420-cessnock-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.