# Cessnock East Public School

Cessnock East Public School is a NSW government primary school in Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 215 (2025)
- **Address**: Old Maitland Rd, Cessnock NSW 2325
- **Phone**: (02) 4990 1549
- **Website**: https://cessnocke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cessnocke-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49053
- **Established**: 1928-05-01

## About

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.

Motto: "Cessnock East Public School: Promoting Excellence, Creating Success."

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 215 |
| 2024 | 221 |
| 2023 | 232 |
| 2022 | 230 |
| 2021 | 246 |
| 2020 | 238 |
| 2019 | 249 |
| 2018 | 217 |
| 2017 | 218 |
| 2016 | 229 |
| 2015 | 208 |
| 2014 | 227 |
| 2013 | 216 |
| 2012 | 207 |
| 2011 | 200 |
| 2010 | 178 |
| 2009 | 184 |
| 2008 | 183 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49053-cessnock-east-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.