Banyan Fields Primary School
Banyan Fields Primary School is a government primary school in Carrum Downs, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 987, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 517 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Carrum Downs VIC 3201. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Banyan Fields Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Banyan Fields Primary School ranks 1,144th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carrum Downs Secondary College, a government secondary school 1.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Banyan Fields Primary School scores 987, near average.
School zone
Banyan Fields Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Carrum Downs
Banyan Fields Primary School is located in Carrum Downs, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,658/wk and median rent of $370/wk. Population: 21,976.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carrum Downs suburb profileSchools near Banyan Fields Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Banyan Fields Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrum Downs Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Carrum Downs | 1.0 km | 969 | 18 lower | 928 |
| Rowellyn Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carrum Downs | 1.1 km | 1003 | 16 higher | 781 |
| St Joachim's SchoolCatholic Primary · Carrum Downs | 1.3 km | 1052 | 65 higher | 328 |
| Skye Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Skye | 2.8 km | 995 | 8 higher | 515 |
| Aldercourt Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Frankston North | 3.3 km | 918 | 69 lower | 225 |
| Belvedere Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Seaford | 3.9 km | 1004 | 17 higher | 288 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Banyan Fields Primary School a government school?
Yes, Banyan Fields Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Banyan Fields Primary School offer?
Banyan Fields Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Banyan Fields Primary School's ICSEA score?
Banyan Fields Primary School has an ICSEA score of 987, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Banyan Fields Primary School?
Banyan Fields Primary School has 517 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Banyan Fields Primary School?
The nearest schools to Banyan Fields Primary School are Carrum Downs Secondary College (1.0 km), Rowellyn Park Primary School (1.1 km), St Joachim's School (1.3 km).
Where is Banyan Fields Primary School located?
Banyan Fields Primary School is located in Carrum Downs, VIC 3201. Visit the school website at https://www.bfps.vic.edu.au/.