The school crest is an adaptation of the Coat of Arms of the Bussell Family, the settlers of Busselton from which the town’s name is based.  The Bussell Coat of Arms originates from the early middle ages, when a Bussell Knight is reputed to have revived a king fallen in battle with water in his helmet.  These relics of medieval times are derived from the distinguishing badges by which nobles identify themselves in battle.

The crest, which was presented to the school in 1059, has had many of the heraldic embellishments removed.  The casque, or knightly helmet which appeared at the top of the Bussell emblem, has been omitted because we have no claim to  aristocratic descent and the winged cherub has also been removed.  The three water bougets , which were featured on the Bussell crest, have been retained.  They are the three figures which resemble Arabic symbols on the shield and are the heraldic depiction of a yoke and two water skins.  Also depicted is a chevron, the V shaped stripe which indicates a non commissioned rank between the three leather water carrying bougets.  

The Latin motto, “Finis Coronat Opus” was adopted by the school, translated as “The end result justifies the work done,” and replaced the Bussell family name on the shield.

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