Banyan Fields Primary School vs Rowellyn Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.1 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
Rowellyn Park Primary School
Carrum Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
781 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Banyan Fields Primary School Carrum Downs VIC | Rowellyn Park Primary School Carrum Downs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1108 of 1,290 | #905 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3555 of 4,908 | #2796 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 517 | 781 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 273 | 394 / 387 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 128 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.2 | 55.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Carrum Downs 3201 | Carrum Downs 3201 |
| Council area | Frankston | Frankston |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bfps.vic.edu.au/ | www.rowellynpark.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 38.2).
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Banyan Fields Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 517.
- •Rowellyn Park Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Rowellyn Park Primary School?
On the Success Index, Rowellyn Park Primary School ranks higher (48.6 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 Rowellyn Park Primary School?
About 1.1 km 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 Rowellyn Park Primary School has 14.1.
How do Banyan Fields Primary School and Rowellyn Park Primary School rank in VIC?
Banyan Fields Primary School is 1108th of 1,290 and Rowellyn Park Primary School is 905th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.