Banyan Fields Primary School vs Carrum Downs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 970 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Fields Primary School
Carrum Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
517 students · ICSEA 987
Carrum Downs Secondary College
Carrum Downs · Government high school · 7-12
928 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Banyan Fields Primary School Carrum Downs VIC | Carrum Downs Secondary College Carrum Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1108 of 1,290 | #299 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3555 of 4,908 | #1024 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 517 | 928 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 273 | 442 / 486 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 145 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 26 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 35.7 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carrum Downs 3201 | Carrum Downs 3201 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bfps.vic.edu.au/ | www.cdsc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Banyan Fields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 37.0).
- •Banyan Fields Primary School has the higher ICSEA (987 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College is the larger school with 928 students compared with 517.
- •Carrum Downs Secondary College has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Banyan Fields Primary School better than Carrum Downs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Banyan Fields Primary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 37.0 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 Banyan Fields Primary School and Carrum Downs Secondary College?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Carrum Downs and Carrum Downs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banyan Fields Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carrum Downs Secondary College has 11.8.
How do Banyan Fields Primary School and Carrum Downs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Banyan Fields Primary School is 1108th of 1,290 and Carrum Downs Secondary College is 299th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.