Sacred Heart School
Newport, VIC
Suburb socio-economic profile
Newport is a mixed-use suburb in the City of Hobsons Bay, approximately 8 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD. The 2021 census recorded a population of 13,658 with a median age of 38 years. Land use is predominantly residential (General Residential Zone covers ~26%), with ~15% public parks/recreation and significant industrial zones, indicating a blend of family homes and historical industrial activity. Specific median income and white-collar/blue-collar occupation statistics were not provided in the sourced data. citation: Newport, Victoria - Grokipedia
Country of birth
The sourced data does not provide a percentage breakdown for country of birth in Newport, VIC. However, the 2021 census text highlights significant ancestries of English, Australian, and Irish. No specific place-of-birth percentages were given. citation: Newport, Victoria - Grokipedia
OSHC (Outside School Hours Care)
Specific OSHC provider and hours for Sacred Heart Primary School in Newport were not found in the provided search results. The results included OSHC services for Sacred Heart in Thornlie (WA) and a newsletter reference to St Mark's in Fawkner (VIC), but not for Newport. Parents should contact the school directly for current OSHC arrangements. (No citation available – not found in sources)
Extracurricular
No specific named extracurricular activities (e.g., sports teams, music ensembles, clubs) for Sacred Heart Newport were identified in the provided search results. The "Extracurricular" search returned unrelated pages about the video game "Sacred" and the definition of sacredness. (No citation available – not found in sources)
Suburb vibe and groceries
Newport has a residential and industrial character, with public open spaces such as the Newport Lakes Reserve. The provided sources did not name any specific specialty or ethnic supermarkets located within Newport (e.g., no IGA, Aldi, or Asian grocery stores were mentioned for Newport specifically). citation: Newport, Victoria - Grokipedia
Weeknight dining
A specific local dining option is Newport Pizza, which offers authentic pizza takeaway and delivery in the Newport - Vic area. citation: Newport Pizza | Pizza Takeaway in Newport - Vic
Tutoring
No specific tutoring centres or services located in Newport, VIC were found in the provided search results. (No citation available – not found in sources)
Commute
Newport is served by its own railway station on the Werribee and Williamstown lines (part of Melbourne's Metro Trains network, under Transport Victoria). Given it is approximately 8 km south-west of the CBD, the commute to Flinders Street Station is relatively short, though exact travel times were not provided in the sourced text. citation: Newport, Victoria - Grokipedia
NAPLAN by Subject: How Sacred Heart School Compares
Subject-by-subject results vs the average of 5 nearby schools.
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Sources
- https://grokipedia.com/page/Newport,_Victoria
- https://newportpizza-ea.com.au/
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.