Banum Warrik Primary School
2 Koeks Vista, Kalkallo VIC 3064
Banum Warrik Primary School is a government primary school in Kalkallo, VIC from Prep to Year 6 with about 423 students. Its ICSEA is 1,037, where the national average is 1000.
ICSEA, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff, School website: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Students by year level, latest published year.
About this school, from public sources
Public information indicates Banum Warrik Primary School is a newer government primary school (opened 2024) in the Cloverton estate at Kalkallo, catering for Prep to Grade 6. Its name, meaning "grassy plains" in Woi-wurrung, reflects a strong focus on Aboriginal culture and language, seen in features like the Yarning Circle and Indigenous-named learning spaces. The school is built around values of respect, resilience, integrity and authenticity, with a house system and emphasis on inclusion and community.
Often praised
- Aboriginal culture and language focus
- Yarning Circle and cultural spaces
- Strong values-based community focus
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgai Plains Primary School | Kalkallo | Public primary | 1.3 km | 1,039 | 1,054 |
| Gaayip-Yagila Primary School | Mickleham | Public primary | 4.1 km | 1,021 | 1,038 |
| Donnybrook Primary School | Donnybrook | Public primary | 4.2 km | 1,036 | 705 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | Mickleham | Catholic primary | 4.5 km | 1,040 | 401 |
| Hume Anglican Grammar | Mickleham | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.6 km | 1,095 | 2,948 |
| Beveridge Primary School | Beveridge | Public primary | 5.8 km | 1,003 | 837 |
| Yubup Primary School | Mickleham | Public primary | 5.9 km | 1,009 | 829 |
| Mother Teresa School | Mt Ridley | Catholic primary | 6.3 km | 1,026 | 342 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in VIC
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Park Primary School | Doreen | Public primary · P-6 | 521 | 1,037 |
| Berwick Lodge Primary School | Berwick | Public primary · P-6 | 460 | 1,037 |
| Marlborough Primary School | Heathmont | Public primary · P-6 | 122 | 1,037 |
| Quarry Hill Primary School | Quarry Hill | Public primary · P-6 | 320 | 1,037 |
| San Remo Primary School | San Remo | Public primary · P-6 | 143 | 1,037 |
| Cambridge Primary School | Hoppers Crossing | Public primary · P-6 | 600 | 1,036 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.