# Mount View High School

Mount View 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**: 930 (2025)
- **Address**: Mount View High School 106 Mount View Road, Cessnock NSW 2325
- **Phone**: (02) 4990 2566
- **Website**: https://mountview-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: mountview-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 54958
- **Established**: 1985-01-01

## About

Mount View High School, located in the City of Cessnock and a member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools, is a coeducational community school that delivers excellence in student education and innovation in teaching and learning practices. The school maintains high expectations for all students, believing that each can achieve their personal best. It is a dynamic learning community committed to developing the whole student through various academic, sporting, and cultural pursuits.

## Educational Environment
The school offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that is enriched by specialist facilities such as a Learning Exhibition and Performance Centre, modern STEM centre, agricultural farm, and indoor/outdoor gymnasiums. The dedicated staff provide targeted programs for gifted and talented students, alongside well-resourced classrooms equipped with modern technology.

## Community and Support
Mount View High School boasts a harmonious community with strong parental and community support, underpinned by core values of respect, responsibility, and excellence. Professional and caring staff ensure that every student is supported through peer mentoring, welfare programs, and tailored learning support that caters to individual needs.

## Student Opportunities
Students benefit from a wide range of subjects available for Years 7 to 12, including vocational education programs in their senior years. The school is committed to ensuring students have ample opportunities in extracurricular activities, including performing arts and sports. Individual responsibility and essential life skills are emphasized through strong leadership programs designed to equip students for future success.

## Mission

High expectations and opportunities for all to thrive. We are a school that proudly serves our Cessnock community. We offer a high-quality, comprehensive education for Year 7 to Year 12 students.

Motto: "Join our friendly and inclusive school community today!"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 930 |
| 2024 | 880 |
| 2023 | 877 |
| 2022 | 906 |
| 2021 | 952 |
| 2020 | 992 |
| 2019 | 961 |
| 2018 | 970 |
| 2017 | 949 |
| 2016 | 915 |
| 2015 | 961 |
| 2014 | 997 |
| 2013 | 1,020 |
| 2012 | 1,017 |
| 2011 | 1,029 |
| 2010 | 1,055 |
| 2009 | 1,036 |
| 2008 | 1,069 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/54958-mount-view-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.