James Busby High School vs Miller Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Miller Public School
Miller · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | James Busby High School Green Valley NSW | Miller Public School Miller NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #512 of 539 | #1274 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1395 of 1,472 | #3956 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 544 | 266 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 307 | 120 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.8 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 15% |
| Suburb | Green Valley 2168 | Miller 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamesbusby-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | miller-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Miller Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.4 vs 21.2).
- •James Busby High School has the higher ICSEA (902 vs 880), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Busby High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.5).
- •James Busby High School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 266.
- •Miller Public School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Miller Public School?
On the Success Index, Miller Public School ranks higher (32.4 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 Miller Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Green Valley and Miller 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 Miller Public School has 9.5.
How do James Busby High School and Miller Public School rank in NSW?
James Busby High School is 512th of 539 and Miller Public School is 1274th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.