Hinchinbrook Public School vs James Busby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hinchinbrook Public School
Hinchinbrook · Government primary · K-6
487 students · ICSEA 959
James Busby High School
Green Valley · Government high school · 7-12
544 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Hinchinbrook Public School Hinchinbrook NSW | James Busby High School Green Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1469 of 1,619 | #512 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4478 of 4,908 | #1395 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 487 | 544 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 241 | 237 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 73 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 61.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | Green Valley 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hinchinbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamesbusby-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hinchinbrook Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.2 vs 21.2).
- •Hinchinbrook Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Busby High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.9).
- •James Busby High School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 487.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hinchinbrook Public School better than James Busby High School?
On the Success Index, Hinchinbrook Public School ranks higher (25.2 vs 21.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hinchinbrook Public School and James Busby High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and Green Valley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hinchinbrook Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Busby High School has 8.8.
How do Hinchinbrook Public School and James Busby High School rank in NSW?
Hinchinbrook Public School is 1469th of 1,619 and James Busby High School is 512th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.