About the school
James Busby High School is located in the rapidly growing area of Green Valley in south-west Sydney. The school has a strong commitment to a values-driven welfare approach, catering to a diverse student body. A harmonious environment supports students from various cultural backgrounds, making the school a welcoming place for all. The picturesque grounds feature several attractive facilities, including a recently refurbished library, a new stage area in the hall, shade shelters, a gym, updated science labs, and a Trade Training Centre for Hospitality. Upcoming renovations will enhance educational opportunities further.
The school's welfare system is encapsulated in the acronym PRAISE, which stands for positive relationships, respect, achievement, integrity, safety, and equity. This approach permeates all aspects of life at the school. As a comprehensive high school, it values the academic success of its students, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and beyond, while consistently aiming to add value through quality teaching.
Supporting community involvement is a pillar of James Busby High School. The school actively engages with families to co-design individual learning plans, ensuring that each child receives a tailored educational experience. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school focuses on fostering innovative teaching practices and strong community partnerships, which help prepare students for academic and personal success as they progress through their educational journey.
Mission
- Vision: At James Busby High School, we foster a harmonious culture centered on lifelong learning, collaboration, and inclusivity, guided by our core values of Academic Excellence, Respect, Equality, and Safety.
- We support student wellbeing through a caring, responsive environment and strong partnerships with our community.
Location & Catchment Area
- James Busby High School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Busby West Public School 321 m
- B Busby Public School 731 m
- C Green Valley Public School 1.0 km
- D Miller Public School 1.4 km
- E Hinchinbrook Public School 1.5 km
- F Heckenberg Public School 1.5 km
- G Hoxton Park High School 1.7 km
- H Sadleir Public School 1.7 km
- I Miller High School 1.8 km
- J Bonnyrigg Heights Public School 2.3 km
- K Bonnyrigg High School 2.4 km
- L Cartwright Public School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 544 (237 girls, 307 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 544
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 902 (percentile 11)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 72% / 20% / 6% / 2%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 172
- Indigenous students
- 7%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 81%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 61.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 19.1
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 93 |
| Year 8 | 87 |
| Year 9 | 112 |
| Year 10 | 104 |
| Year 11 | 75 |
| Year 12 | 73 |
| Total | 544 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 544 | 237 | 307 | - | 902 | 61.8 |
| 2024 | 542 | 230 | 312 | 80 | 905 | 63 |
| 2023 | 603 | 251 | 352 | 80.3 | 915 | 66.6 |
| 2022 | 598 | 255 | 343 | 77.7 | 906 | 67.5 |
| 2021 | 640 | 273 | 367 | 84 | 916 | 67.7 |
| 2020 | 671 | 287 | 384 | - | 917 | 67.8 |
| 2019 | 684 | 297 | 387 | 83.6 | 912 | 68.1 |
| 2018 | 694 | 299 | 395 | 87.5 | 903 | 68.2 |
| 2017 | 693 | 299 | 394 | 87.4 | 895 | 67.4 |
| 2016 | 710 | 320 | 390 | 87.6 | 895 | 68.9 |
| 2015 | 705 | 323 | 382 | 87.8 | 901 | 64.2 |
| 2014 | 702 | 319 | 383 | 89.7 | 909 | 63.4 |
| 2013 | 732 | 334 | 398 | 89.1 | 915 | 64.5 |
| 2012 | 735 | 334 | 401 | 88.5 | 934 | 67.7 |
| 2011 | 755 | 350 | 405 | 88.7 | 927 | 67.3 |
| 2010 | 781 | 368 | 413 | - | 922 | 70.1 |
| 2009 | 829 | 393 | 436 | - | 950 | 72.4 |
| 2008 | 857 | 421 | 436 | - | 950 | 74.2 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.