# Cessnock West Public School

Cessnock West 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**: 399 (2025)
- **Address**: Wollombi & Campbell Sts, Cessnock NSW 2325
- **Phone**: (02) 4990 1637
- **Website**: https://cessnockw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: cessnockw-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 49281
- **Established**: 1922-08-01

## About

Cessnock West Public School is located in the lower Hunter Valley town of Cessnock, serving a current enrolment of 413 students. The school prioritises innovative and quality education within a caring environment, recognising each child as the focus of its educational programmes. Emphasising Future-focused Learning skills and the REAL (Rigorous, Engaging, Authentic Learning) approach, Cessnock West fosters self-discipline and a love of learning. The core values of the school—Respect, Responsibility, and Learning—guide its initiatives. 

As an Early Action for Success school, Cessnock West focuses on early identification and intervention for students needing additional support, funding Speech and Occupational therapy sessions directly within the school premises. The school adopts an integrated and holistic approach to learning by embedding literacy and numeracy in other key learning areas. 

Creativity and physical activity are encouraged, with opportunities for students to explore sports and arts. The school also maintains a partnership with a local radio station, allowing students to operate an in-house radio program during lunchtime, promoting engagement and creativity. Sustainability is a core principle; students work with community volunteers in the Friends of the Environment program to enhance the school’s gardens. 

Cessnock West also offers an Opportunity Class for gifted and talented students and collaborates with the University of Newcastle through its Children's University program, providing additional educational enrichment for students in Stage 2 and Stage 3.

## Mission

Cessnock West Public School empowers all students to embrace learning and high achievement, strengthen their emotional, social and physical wellbeing, and develop connections with their culture and community.

Motto: "Courtesy and Knowledge"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 399 |
| 2024 | 385 |
| 2023 | 387 |
| 2022 | 379 |
| 2021 | 385 |
| 2020 | 385 |
| 2019 | 396 |
| 2018 | 405 |
| 2017 | 410 |
| 2016 | 393 |
| 2015 | 371 |
| 2014 | 369 |
| 2013 | 357 |
| 2012 | 360 |
| 2011 | 360 |
| 2010 | 349 |
| 2009 | 350 |
| 2008 | 371 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/49281-cessnock-west-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.