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Independent School

The BUSY School

Secondary school in Cairns, QLD

1,780
Students (2025)
975
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
21:1
Student:Teacher
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About The BUSY School

The BUSY School is a independent secondary school located in Cairns, Queensland. The school offers education for students from 11-12.

With 1780 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 975 (36th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

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🎓 School Details

  • Type Independent
  • Level Secondary (11-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 1,780 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 95 (85.1 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 206 (127.1 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 975 (36th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 14%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 854 (48%)
Girls: 926 (52%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 0%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 100%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
36%
33%
20%
11%
Bottom 36% Lower 33% Upper 20% Top 11%