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St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock

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It depends on your child's needs and your family's priorities. St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock is an independent combined school in Nulkaba, NSW, for K–12. It had 1,276 students as of 2025 (ACARA). Compare it with nearby schools, and book a tour to see it in person.

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St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock

Nulkaba, NSW 2325

Independent
Co-Ed
Primary & Secondary
Years
K–12
Primary & Secondary
Students
1,276
ACARA 2025
Annual fees
$8,240–$12,880
Domestic
Next open day
None listed
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A vibrant network providing exceptional education and care driven by Christian values and holistic development.

Offering a diverse range of educational programs from early learning to tertiary education, this network prioritises independent learning and holistic child development while embedding Christian values, fostering personal integrity and a deep understanding of the world within its learning communities.

School Overview

Key information about St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock

School overview facts
School typePrimary & SecondarySectorIndependent
Year levelsK–12Enrolments1,276
Early learningNot confirmedTeacher–student ratio1:12.6
GenderCo-EdPrincipalNot available
BoardingNoFoundedNot available
School overview facts
School typePrimary & Secondary
Year levelsK–12
Early learningNot confirmed
GenderCo-Ed
BoardingNo
School overview facts (continued)
SectorIndependent
Enrolments1,276
Teacher–student ratio1:12.6
PrincipalNot available
FoundedNot available

Enrolment history

Enrolments from 2021 to 2025Bar chart of reported student totals. Exact figures and reporting details are available in the table below. Missing figures have no bar.01,2762021: 1,152 students · K–1220212022: 1,201 students · K–1220222023: 1,214 students · K–1220232024: 1,264 students · K–1220242025: 1,276 students · K–122025

Student composition · 2025

Boys and girls

Boys
623(48.8%)
Girls
653(51.2%)

Language background other than English

Another language at home
11%
English only
89%
Not stated
0%

Location

St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock

10 Lomas Ln, Nulkaba NSW 2325

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Key Highlights

Key points parents often compare first for St Philip's Christian College - Cessnock

  • Flexible senior pathways

    Senior students can choose an ATAR HSC route or non-ATAR options, with VET subjects and pathways to work, training or university.

  • 100-acre Hunter Valley campus

    The college sits on 100 acres in the Hunter Valley and includes a central Senior Study area and a state-of-the-art Trade Training Centre.

  • Activate Centre for sport

    The Activate Centre offers indoor sprung basketball courts and a fully equipped gym with cardio and strength rooms for training and competitions.

School Fees

Fees shown are indicative annual amounts. Please contact the school for the most current information.

Indicative annual school fees by year level
Year LevelDomestic Students
Primary School
Kindergarten$8,240
Year 1$8,240
Year 2$8,390
Year 3$8,390
Year 4$8,390
Year 5$9,100
Year 6$9,100
Secondary School
Year 7$10,600
Year 8$10,600
Year 9$11,000
Year 10$11,000
Year 11$12,880
Year 12$12,880
Information updated: 3 Oct 2026

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