James Busby High School vs Kandos High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 144 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Busby High School
Green Valley · Government high school · 7-12
544 students · ICSEA 902
Kandos High School
Kandos · Government high school · 7-12
166 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | James Busby High School Green Valley NSW | Kandos High School Kandos NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #512 of 539 | #488 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1395 of 1,472 | #1334 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 544 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 307 | 92 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 31 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.8 | 24.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 19% |
| Suburb | Green Valley 2168 | Kandos 2848 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | jamesbusby-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kandos-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kandos High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.2 vs 21.2).
- •Kandos High School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 8.8).
- •James Busby High School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 166.
- •Kandos High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -19%).
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 James Busby High School better than Kandos High School?
On the Success Index, Kandos High School ranks higher (24.2 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 James Busby High School and Kandos High School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Green Valley and Kandos in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Busby High School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kandos High School has 6.6.
How do James Busby High School and Kandos High School rank in NSW?
James Busby High School is 512th of 539 and Kandos High School is 488th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.