Banyan Fields Primary School is a co-educational government school in Carrum Downs that builds on a distinctive music program and integrated STEM offerings.
NAPLAN 25 points below national year-level averages and growth below the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Banyan Fields Primary School is a co-educational government school in Carrum Downs that builds on a distinctive music program and integrated STEM offerings. Alongside music and visual arts, the school is defined by its strong pastoral approach and tight-knit community feel. It suits families seeking a school where music has real priority and where personal wellbeing and community connection are woven through daily school life.
Banyan Fields Primary School is also known as BFPS, Banyan Fields PS and BFPS Carrum Downs.
Banyan Fields Primary School draws students from the Banyan Fields Primary School.
Banyan Fields Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 43.8/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 46/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 987, slightly below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Banyan Fields Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 390 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 456, below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Banyan Fields Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 517 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Banyan Fields Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Banyan Fields Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 36% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Banyan Fields Primary School is located in Carrum Downs, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 987 (41th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.