Busby Public School
Busby Public School is a government primary school in Busby, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 892, it sits in the 9th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 243 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 88% have a language background other than English.
Busby NSW 2168. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Busby Public School compares
By ICSEA, Busby Public School ranks 1,878th of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 40 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 36th-highest ICSEA and the 35th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is James Busby High School, a government secondary school 0.7 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Busby Public School scores 892, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Busby Public School, check catchment rules with the school or the NSW education department.
About Busby
Busby Public School is located in Busby, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,163/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 4,446.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Busby suburb profileSchools near Busby Public School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Busby Public School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Busby High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Green Valley | 0.7 km | 902 | 10 higher | 544 |
| Busby West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Green Valley | 0.9 km | 895 | 3 higher | 304 |
| Heckenberg Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Heckenberg | 0.9 km | 848 | 44 lower | 209 |
| Sadleir Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Sadleir | 1.0 km | 883 | 9 lower | 351 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Miller | 1.1 km | 1003 | 111 higher | 315 |
| Miller Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Miller | 1.2 km | 880 | 12 lower | 266 |
| Miller High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miller | 1.3 km | 878 | 14 lower | 816 |
| Green Valley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Green Valley | 1.6 km | 973 | 81 higher | 365 |
| Ashcroft Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashcroft | 1.7 km | 887 | 5 lower | 284 |
| Cartwright Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Cartwright | 1.8 km | 920 | 28 higher | 241 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Busby Public School a government school?
Yes, Busby Public School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Busby Public School offer?
Busby Public School offers K-6.
What is Busby Public School's ICSEA score?
Busby Public School has an ICSEA score of 892, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Busby Public School?
Busby Public School has 243 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Busby Public School?
The nearest schools to Busby Public School are James Busby High School (0.7 km), Busby West Public School (0.9 km), Heckenberg Public School (0.9 km).
Where is Busby Public School located?
Busby Public School is located in Busby, NSW 2168. Visit the school website at https://busby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au.