Banyan Fields Primary School
Primary school in Carrum Downs, VIC
About Banyan Fields Primary School
Banyan Fields Primary School is a government primary school located in Carrum Downs, Melbourne. As a VIC public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from Prep-6.
With 517 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 987 (41th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Carrum Downs, VIC 3201
- Website www.bfps.vic.edu.au
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School Details
- Type Government
- Level Primary (Prep-6)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 517 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 44 (38.2 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 27 (21.1 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 987 (41th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 4%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 273 (53%)
Girls: 244 (47%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 29%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 71%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 39%
Lower 34%
Upper 21%
Top 7%