Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
1,780
reported total enrolments
926 girls
854 boys
52% girls48% boys
The BUSY School reports 1,780 total enrolments, including 926 girls and 854 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 52% girls and 48% boys.
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
The BUSY School is listed as Independent and Secondary, with a reported year range of 11-12.
Enrolment size
The school reports 1,780 total enrolments, including 926 girls and 854 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 975, with percentile 36 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 52% girls and 48% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 20.9:1, based on 85.1 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Cairns, Queensland, within Cairns.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
The BUSY School profile summary
The BUSY School is listed as a independent secondary school in Cairns, Queensland. The profile reports 1,780 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 975, and a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1 where available. The reported year range is 11-12, and the campus sits within Cairns local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
36
percentile where available
ICSEA
975
The BUSY School sits at the 36 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
36%
Lower-middle
33%
Upper-middle
20%
Top
11%
The socio-educational distribution lists 36% in the bottom quarter, 33% in the lower-middle quarter, 20% in the upper-middle quarter, and 11% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
95
FTE teaching
85.1
Non-teaching
206
Student-teacher
20.9:1
The profile reports 95 teaching staff and 206 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Cairns
- Postcode
- 4870
- State
- Queensland
- Local government area
- Cairns
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Manunda
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Cairns - South
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Cairns
- Remoteness area
- Outer Regional
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Independent Schools Queensland
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Head Campus
- Reporting description
- Rolled Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 14%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 0%
- Language background other than English: no
- 100%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
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Same suburb
- Enrol.
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- ICSEA
- 1,060
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
CatholicSecondary
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Same suburb
- Enrol.
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- ICSEA
- 1,058
- Ratio
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GovernmentPrimary
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Same local area
- Enrol.
- 72
- ICSEA
- 972
- Ratio
- 15.0:1
GovernmentCombined
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Same local area
- Enrol.
- 280
- ICSEA
- 931
- Ratio
- 11.7:1
GovernmentPrimary
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Same local area
- Enrol.
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- ICSEA
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- Ratio
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GovernmentPrimary
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- ICSEA
- Not available
- Ratio
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FAQ
Questions about The BUSY School
How many students attend The BUSY School?
The BUSY School has 1,780 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 926 girls and 854 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is The BUSY School?
The BUSY School is listed as a Independent school with school type Secondary. The reported year range is 11-12.
Where is The BUSY School located?
The BUSY School is located in Cairns, QLD 4870. The local government area is Cairns.
What is the ICSEA value of The BUSY School?
The ICSEA value for The BUSY School is 975 and the ICSEA percentile is 36. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is The BUSY School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
The BUSY School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 52% girls and 48% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.