James Busby High School
James Busby High School is a government secondary school in Green Valley, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 902, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 544 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 81% have a language background other than English.
Green Valley NSW 2168. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How James Busby High School compares
By ICSEA, James Busby High School ranks 517th of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Busby West Public School, a government primary school 0.5 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. James Busby High School scores 902, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near James Busby High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs James Busby High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busby West Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Green Valley | 0.5 km | 895 | 7 lower | 304 |
| Busby Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Busby | 0.7 km | 892 | 10 lower | 243 |
| Green Valley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Green Valley | 1.0 km | 973 | 71 higher | 365 |
| Miller Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Miller | 1.3 km | 880 | 22 lower | 266 |
| Hinchinbrook Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Hinchinbrook | 1.4 km | 959 | 57 higher | 487 |
| Minarah CollegeIndependent Combined · Green Valley | 1.4 km | 1014 | 112 higher | 1,129 |
| Hoxton Park High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Hinchinbrook | 1.5 km | 940 | 38 higher | 895 |
| Heckenberg Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Heckenberg | 1.6 km | 848 | 54 lower | 209 |
| Miller High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miller | 1.7 km | 878 | 24 lower | 816 |
| St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Miller | 1.7 km | 1003 | 101 higher | 315 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Busby High School a government school?
Yes, James Busby High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does James Busby High School offer?
James Busby High School offers 7-12.
What is James Busby High School's ICSEA score?
James Busby High School has an ICSEA score of 902, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend James Busby High School?
James Busby High School has 544 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near James Busby High School?
The nearest schools to James Busby High School are Busby West Public School (0.5 km), Busby Public School (0.7 km), Green Valley Public School (1.0 km).
Where is James Busby High School located?
James Busby High School is located in Green Valley, NSW 2168. Visit the school website at https://jamesbusby-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.