HSC Academic Performance
Source: NSW HSC Merit Lists | Updated: 2025
Methodology
Insufficient Data
AU Guide Score
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Distinguished Achievers
DA Count
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All Rounders
Student Count
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Top Achievers
Student Count
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First in Course
Student Count
Cessnock Community & Property
Population Overview
0.6%
Chinese Population
16,300
Total Population
454
Density/km²
Area Safety
Above Average
Safety Rating
13,209
Local Crime Rate
6,635
NSW Average
Main Ethnicities
40.0%
Aust
38.4%
English
11.3%
Scottish
9.0%
Aust_Abor
Property Prices
$658K
Median House
$540K
Median Unit
Rental Prices
$550
3BR House
$470
2BR House
-
3BR Unit
$450
2BR Unit
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About This School
Cessnock High School is a government school located in Newcastle Region, Cessnock, offering co-educational education for Year 7-12 with approximately 600 students. 2025 HSC: 0 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-rounders, 0 Top Achievers, 0 First in Course. Area: slightly above average, house median $0.66M.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 NSW Government HSC merit lists, Cessnock High School achieved 0 Distinguished Achievers, 0 All-round Achievers, 0 Top Achievers in Course, and 0 First in Course. For details, see [HSC merit lists](https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/nesa/awards-and-events/hsc-merit-lists)
Cessnock High School is a government school located in Cessnock, offering Coed only education for Year 7-12 with approximately 600 students. Government schools are zoned; check education.nsw.gov.au for catchment areas.
Cessnock High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Cessnock. According to 2021 ABS Census, the area has a population of 16,300, with Chinese comprising 0.60%. Relatively small Chinese population. Main ethnic groups: Aust (39.96%), English (38.35%), Scottish (11.29%), Aust_Abor (8.95%), Irish (8.06%).
Cessnock High School is located in 纽卡斯尔周边, Cessnock. According to NSW BOCSAR September 2025 data, Cessnock has a crime rate of 13,209 per 100,000, which is 1.99x the NSW average (6,635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding local conditions.
Cessnock High School is located in Cessnock (postcode 2325). According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), the area has house median $0.66M, unit median $0.54M. Relatively affordable for Sydney.
Data sources: NESA 2025 | ABS 2021 | NSW Crime Statistics Agency 2025 | NSW Property 2025