James Busby High School vs Minarah College
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.
James Busby High School
Green Valley · Government high school · 7-12
544 students · ICSEA 902
Minarah College
Green Valley · Independent combined · K-12
1,129 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | James Busby High School Green Valley NSW | Minarah College Green Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #512 of 539 | #259 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1395 of 1,472 | #941 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 544 | 1,129 |
| Girls / boys | 237 / 307 | 608 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 93 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 902 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.8 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 36.0 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Green Valley 2168 | Green Valley 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamesbusby-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.gvic.com.au |
The verdict
- •Minarah College scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 21.2).
- •Minarah College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Busby High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.7).
- •Minarah College is the larger school with 1,129 students compared with 544.
- •Minarah College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -19%).
- •James Busby High School is a government school while Minarah College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Minarah College?
On the Success Index, Minarah College ranks higher (35.9 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 Minarah College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Green Valley and Green Valley 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 Minarah College has 14.7.
How do James Busby High School and Minarah College rank in NSW?
James Busby High School is 512th of 539 and Minarah College is 259th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.