Banyan Fields Primary School vs Chiltern Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 250 km 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
Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Banyan Fields Primary School Carrum Downs VIC | Chiltern Primary School Chiltern VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1108 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3555 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 517 | 71 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 273 | 28 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Carrum Downs 3201 | Chiltern 3683 |
| Council area | Frankston | Indigo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.bfps.vic.edu.au/ | www.chilternps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Chiltern Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.0 vs 38.2).
- •Banyan Fields Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •Banyan Fields Primary School is the larger school with 517 students compared with 71.
- •Chiltern Primary School has grown faster over five years (27% 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 Chiltern Primary School?
On the Success Index, Chiltern Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 38.2 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 Chiltern Primary School?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Carrum Downs and Chiltern in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banyan Fields Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Chiltern Primary School has 14.2.
How do Banyan Fields Primary School and Chiltern Primary School rank in VIC?
Banyan Fields Primary School is 1108th of 1,290 and Chiltern Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.