Aldercourt Primary School vs Banyan Fields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldercourt Primary School
Frankston North · Government primary · Prep-6
225 students · ICSEA 918
Banyan Fields Primary School
Carrum Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
517 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Aldercourt Primary School Frankston North VIC | Banyan Fields Primary School Carrum Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1233 of 1,290 | #1108 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4202 of 4,908 | #3555 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 225 | 517 |
| Girls / boys | 111 / 114 | 244 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 53 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 38.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | Frankston North 3200 | Carrum Downs 3201 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.aldercourtps.vic.edu.au/ | www.bfps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Banyan Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 28.9).
- •Banyan Fields Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldercourt Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Banyan Fields Primary School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 225.
- •Aldercourt Primary School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -25%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldercourt Primary School better than Banyan Fields Primary School?
On the Success Index, Banyan Fields Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldercourt Primary School and Banyan Fields Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Frankston North and Carrum Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldercourt Primary School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Banyan Fields Primary School has 13.5.
How do Aldercourt Primary School and Banyan Fields Primary School rank in VIC?
Aldercourt Primary School is 1233rd of 1,290 and Banyan Fields Primary School is 1108th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.