Northlakes High School is a comprehensive high school, proudly serving our local community. Our core programs are Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), School Wide Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Quality Teaching and a very successful Stage Teams class structure. We provide a broad academic, vocational and cultural curriculum. There is a wide range of sporting, creative and leadership programs. Students with disabilities are strongly supported.The school's vision is to ensure the experiences of our students prepare them for the future.

Paxton Public School is committed to providing an educational environment that is aimed at developing students, physically, intellectually, socially and emotionally to cope with our ever changing world. The school provides a curriculum that is relevant and meaningful in an atmosphere of continuous improvement. Learning programs are designed to cater for the needs of the individual so that they may reach their full potential.

Millfield Public School is a small school situated in a picturesque rural setting, 12 kilometres west of Cessnock. The school provides quality educational programs within a positive, yet challenging framework. There is a strong emphasis on the development of students' literacy and numeracy skills. Student welfare is central to all school programs. Parents and community work in close partnership with the school to resource and maintain an ideal environment for learning. Millfield Public School aims to encourage students to accept challenges, value achievements and work together for a better future.