Sacred Heart School
Fitzroy, VIC
Suburb socio-economic profile
Fitzroy is an inner-city Melbourne suburb with a median age of 35 and a median weekly household income of $2,194 (2021 Census via ABS QuickStats). Historically a working-class area, Fitzroy has undergone significant gentrification and now features a mix of expensive housing and large public housing complexes like Atherton Gardens, creating a socio-economically diverse population. ABS QuickStats for Fitzroy
Most common foreign country of birth
The specific top country of birth for Fitzroy residents is not listed in the provided excerpts from the ABS QuickStats profile. The full dataset on that page would contain this information, but it was not included in the supplied text. ABS QuickStats for Fitzroy (full profile)
Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
No dedicated OSHC listing for Sacred Heart School in Fitzroy was found in the available sources. However, the nearby Fitzroy Primary School operates an OSHC program in partnership with TheirCare, offering before-school care (6:45–8:45am), after-school care (3:30–6:00pm), pupil-free day care (6:45am–6:00pm), and holiday programs (7:00am–6:00pm). Fitzroy Primary School OSHC
School culture & extracurriculars
Specific extracurricular activities for Sacred Heart School in Fitzroy are not available in the provided resources. A listing for a Catholic school within the Melbourne Archdiocese (record E1375) mentions lunchtime clubs including choir, band, drama, prayer, and Lego, which may be indicative of typical offerings in MACS schools, though this is not confirmed for Sacred Heart. MACS School Listing E1375
Suburb vibe & groceries
Fitzroy is a vibrant, inner-city cultural hub known for its diverse dining scene and eclectic character, with many takeaway and restaurant options along Brunswick Street. No specific specialty grocery stores located in Fitzroy were identified in the provided snippets (searches surfaced international chains like IGA or overseas stores), but visitors typically find a range of independent grocers and supermarkets throughout the suburb. Fitzroy Food Delivery options
Weeknight dining
Family-friendly and casual weeknight dining options in Fitzroy include **Panna Thai** (takeaway and delivery available), **Benny's American Takeaway** at 293 Brunswick Street, and **Thai Thani Kitchen and Bar** also on Brunswick Street. These venues offer relaxed atmospheres suitable for families with takeaway options. Panna Thai on Tripadvisor | Benny's American Takeaway on DoorDash | Thai Thani Kitchen & Bar on OzFoodHunter
Tutoring & enrichment
**Success Tutoring** provides Kindergarten online tutoring specifically for Fitzroy families, with positive parent reviews. This service offers personalised academic support for young children. Success Tutoring Fitzroy
Commute
Fitzroy is located approximately 3 km northeast of Melbourne's CBD. Public transport options include tram route 11, which runs along Brunswick Street (stop: St David St/Brunswick St #15) and connects to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6, from where you can transfer to trains at Flinders Street Station. A journey from Fitzroy to the outer suburb of Ormond via tram and train takes about 48 minutes, so a trip to the CBD itself is considerably shorter. Rome2Rio Fitzroy to Ormond | Transport Victoria
NAPLAN by Subject: How Sacred Heart School Compares
Subject-by-subject results vs the average of 10 nearby schools.
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Sources
Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.