# James Busby High School

James Busby High School is a NSW government secondary school in Green Valley, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Secondary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Year 7 to Year 12
- **Enrolments**: 544 (2025)
- **Address**: Brolga Cresc, Green Valley NSW 2168
- **Phone**: (02) 9607 7766
- **Website**: https://jamesbusby-h.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: jamesbusby-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 46382
- **Established**: 1970-01-01

## About

James Busby High School is located in the rapidly growing area of Green Valley in south-west Sydney. The school has a strong commitment to a values-driven welfare approach, catering to a diverse student body. A harmonious environment supports students from various cultural backgrounds, making the school a welcoming place for all. The picturesque grounds feature several attractive facilities, including a recently refurbished library, a new stage area in the hall, shade shelters, a gym, updated science labs, and a Trade Training Centre for Hospitality. Upcoming renovations will enhance educational opportunities further.

The school's welfare system is encapsulated in the acronym PRAISE, which stands for positive relationships, respect, achievement, integrity, safety, and equity. This approach permeates all aspects of life at the school. As a comprehensive high school, it values the academic success of its students, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and beyond, while consistently aiming to add value through quality teaching.

Supporting community involvement is a pillar of James Busby High School. The school actively engages with families to co-design individual learning plans, ensuring that each child receives a tailored educational experience. With a commitment to continuous improvement, the school focuses on fostering innovative teaching practices and strong community partnerships, which help prepare students for academic and personal success as they progress through their educational journey.

## Mission

- **Vision**: At James Busby High School, we foster a harmonious culture centered on lifelong learning, collaboration, and inclusivity, guided by our core values of Academic Excellence, Respect, Equality, and Safety. 
- We support student wellbeing through a caring, responsive environment and strong partnerships with our community.

Motto: "Scholars Today, Leaders Tomorrow"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 544 |
| 2024 | 542 |
| 2023 | 603 |
| 2022 | 598 |
| 2021 | 640 |
| 2020 | 671 |
| 2019 | 684 |
| 2018 | 694 |
| 2017 | 693 |
| 2016 | 710 |
| 2015 | 705 |
| 2014 | 702 |
| 2013 | 732 |
| 2012 | 735 |
| 2011 | 755 |
| 2010 | 781 |
| 2009 | 829 |
| 2008 | 857 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/46382-james-busby-high-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.