About the school
Busby West Public School is located in the residential area of Green Valley and was established in 1967. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, helping them to learn, grow, and succeed. With an emphasis on raising individual expectations, the school promotes excellence while ensuring a caring and challenging atmosphere. It serves a diverse community marked by cultural richness and fosters tolerance and respect for all backgrounds. The school's mission statement emphasises that all children will develop to their full potential - academically, emotionally, socially, and physically. This vision is realised through an empowered school community that collaborates to create positive learning experiences. Busby West Public School welcomes students from various cultural backgrounds and is committed to providing quality education for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Families are encouraged to participate in their child’s education through co-designed learning plans, ensuring every student receives the tailored support they need. The school boasts a broad curriculum that includes subjects in STEM, creative arts, and sports, facilitating opportunities for growth both inside and outside the classroom. Every child is supported to be an active member of the community and to strive for personal improvement. This commitment to fostering a positive educational experience is at the heart of Busby West Public School's values and operations.
Mission
At Busby West Public School all children will develop to their full potential - academically, emotionally, socially and physically, so that they can participate in and contribute in a positive way.
Location & Catchment Area
- Busby West Public School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A James Busby High School 321 m
- B Green Valley Public School 781 m
- C Busby Public School 877 m
- D Heckenberg Public School 1.5 km
- E Hinchinbrook Public School 1.6 km
- F Miller Public School 1.7 km
- G Sadleir Public School 1.9 km
- H Hoxton Park High School 1.9 km
- I Bonnyrigg Heights Public School 2.0 km
- J Miller High School 2.0 km
- K Bonnyrigg High School 2.1 km
- L Cecil Hills High School 2.4 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 304 (131 girls, 173 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 304
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 895 (percentile 10)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 72% / 20% / 7% / 1%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 162
- Indigenous students
- 8%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 75%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 31.8
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 12.2
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 36 |
| Year 1 | 49 |
| Year 2 | 38 |
| Year 3 | 46 |
| Year 4 | 43 |
| Year 5 | 49 |
| Year 6 | 43 |
| Total | 304 |
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 | 304 | 131 | 173 | - | 895 | 31.8 |
| 2024 | 318 | 133 | 185 | 88.5 | 900 | 32.6 |
| 2023 | 338 | 151 | 187 | 87.4 | 903 | 32.3 |
| 2022 | 355 | 158 | 197 | 83 | 906 | 33 |
| 2021 | 349 | 159 | 190 | 90.1 | 912 | 31.1 |
| 2020 | 354 | 159 | 195 | - | 909 | 31.2 |
| 2019 | 355 | 157 | 198 | 89.7 | 908 | 31.2 |
| 2018 | 378 | 171 | 207 | 91.7 | 905 | 32.4 |
| 2017 | 397 | 175 | 222 | 92.2 | 905 | 32.5 |
| 2016 | 399 | 172 | 227 | 91.6 | 903 | 31.9 |
| 2015 | 452 | 192 | 260 | 90.4 | 905 | 33.9 |
| 2014 | 448 | 188 | 260 | 93.1 | 911 | 34.3 |
| 2013 | 457 | 195 | 262 | 95.4 | 924 | 34.5 |
| 2012 | 456 | 202 | 254 | 92 | 934 | 33.3 |
| 2011 | 474 | 202 | 272 | 93.3 | 928 | 34.3 |
| 2010 | 490 | 218 | 272 | - | 928 | 36.1 |
| 2009 | 524 | 234 | 290 | - | 937 | 36 |
| 2008 | 540 | 247 | 293 | - | 937 | 36.4 |
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.