Cessnock Public School

Cessnock Public School was established in 1859 and is now very much a part of the heritage of Cessnock. With a student enrolment of 360 for 2009, Cessnock Public School caters for children K to 6 in 13 classes. Approximately 15% of our students are Aboriginal. The school also has a Support Unit made up of three support classes. The school is a part of the Priority Schools Program. Cessnock Public School has an experienced staff committed to quality teaching and learning. The school's current priorities are Literacy, Numeracy, Student Engagement and the establishment of effective partnerships between school and families. There is a strong technology focus to enhance the learning opportunities for all students, as well as effective social skills programs occurring across all stages, including the implementation of the Positive Behaviour for Learning strategy and Peer Support. We promote a safe and happy K to 6 playground with structured activities and quiet areas to cater for all students. The school is a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools.

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Due to significant residential and population growth along with anticipating future housing developments, the Department of Education is making changes in your area. To ensure all primary aged children can equally access education at their local school, the intake area for this school is changing for all new enrolments [Kindergarten to Year 6] from 3 June 2025. The new intake area is viewable via School Finder. Students who enrolled before 3 June 2025 are not impacted.

· High School intake areas are not impacted by this change.

I have a child already attending school. Can they stay there if I am now in a different public school’s intake area?

Yes, they can. There is no change for students already attending school.

What happens if I currently have a child enrolled in my previous in-area school and I want to enrol their sibling in the same school, which is now deemed non-local?

Families living in an area affected by the change who have a child/children already enrolled at a different school can stay at that school. They are also able to enrol other siblings.

What if I have not yet enrolled and I am now in an intake area for a different school but I want to enrol in my previous in-area school or another school?

The standard process will apply for requests for non-local enrolments in accordance with the department’s enrolment policy. Please contact the principal of the school where you are seeking enrolment for further information.

Enrolment policy

Stay informed with the department’s enrolment policy

Enquiries

Visit the school’s website to learn more about enrolment options.

New public preschool,100 new public preschools: Cessnock Public Preschool

As part of the plan to rebuild public education, the NSW Government is investing $769 million to deliver 100 new public preschools, co-located with public primary schools in NSW, to boost access to public preschool across the state. This is the largest investment in public preschools in NSW history, helping more children access a preschool program before starting school. Work is underway to deliver a new public preschool at Cessnock Public School. The proposed location of the preschool is near Building K. The new public preschool will provide a safe and engaging environment for preschool children. It will feature specially designed rooms and a quality outdoor play area. The construction of the preschool is expected to be completed in time for Day 1 Term 1 2027 to accommodate up to 40 children per day.

Category:

Major works

Type:

New public preschool,100 new public preschools

Status:

In progress

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Cooler Classrooms

This school has been assessed as not meeting the scope of current Cooler Classroom funding requirements.

Type:

Program

Status:

Completed - no scope

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LED Upgrade

The $157.8 million LED Lighting Upgrade Program will install new LED lights in up to 1,000 public schools across NSW. This means reduced operating costs for schools and improved learning environments and outcomes for our students.

Type:

Program

Status:

Completed

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Maintenance

To ensure the safety, reliability and longevity of our schools, every school across NSW receives maintenance. The Department undertakes preventative and routine maintenance every year, and repairs as needed. The Department also reviews the planned maintenance program for each school every year and reviews those items that are predicted to require work to help prolong the life of the school buildings and facilities.

Type:

Program

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Schools Renewal

The $240 million Schools Renewal Program aims to accelerate projects that will improve the amenity of schools and kick start local jobs for local communities. This is a co-funded program, with each school contributing up to 50 per cent of the project cost.

Type:

Program

Status:

Completed

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Demountables

Demountables have been part of the NSW education system for many decades and will continue to be used across the state. Demountable classrooms are modern, air-conditioned rooms that provide students and teaching staff with excellent quality facilities. The learning spaces have the same range of technology that is available in permanent spaces. We review school accommodation needs each year, looking at changing enrolment patterns and other factors to prepare for the upcoming school year. This helps to identify schools that need new demountables and schools where they can removed. Most demountable movement takes place between October and February and we report our annual demountable statistics each April. Additional demountable installations can occur outside this window to support capital works and maintenance projects in schools or emergency responses to natural disasters.

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Works notification - 31 October 2025

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Works notification - 4 April 2024

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Works notification - 15 February 2023

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Works notification - 31 January 2023

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We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live. We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge, songlines and stories. We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education.

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