Sacred Heart School

Oakleigh, VIC

Suburb socio-economic profile

Oakleigh is a middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb with a median house price of $1.4M and median rent of $620/week, indicating higher-than-average affluence. The suburb has a mix of owner-occupied (63.3%) and privately rented (31.7%) dwellings, with a low public housing rate of 3.5%, suggesting a predominantly professional and family-oriented demographic. Located approximately 14 km southeast of Melbourne's CBD, Oakleigh is known for its strong Greek community and established residential character citation:VicPropertyCheck citation:OurLocalAgent.

Most common foreign country of birth

Not found in available sources. The search results did not provide specific country-of-birth data for Oakleigh, though the suburb is widely recognised for its significant Greek-Australian population based on local cultural identity, including Greek restaurants and traders in Eaton Mall.

Working-parent support (OSHC)

Sacred Heart Primary School Oakleigh offers Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services for families. While the specific provider for the Oakleigh campus is not named in the available sources, similar Sacred Heart schools offer OSHC programs from approximately 7:00 am to 8:30 am (before school) and 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm (after school) on weekdays, including vacation care and pupil-free days citation:Sacred Heart Thornlie OSHC. Parents should contact the school directly to confirm the exact provider and hours for the Oakleigh campus.

School culture and extracurriculars

Sacred Heart Primary School Oakleigh emphasises sporting programs as part of its school culture. Named extracurricular activities include a **Swimming Program** and **Cross Country**, which are explicitly listed on the school's website under its sporting offerings citation:Sacred Heart School Oakleigh. The school also hosts community events like the annual Valentine's Day rose sale organised by the Parents Association, reflecting a strong parent-school connection citation:TryBooking.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Oakleigh is a vibrant, family-friendly suburb with a strong Greek cultural identity, often described as "Melbourne's Greek Hub" citation:Oakleigh Traders. The suburb offers a wide range of specialty and ethnic grocers, particularly Greek delicatessens, bakeries, and import stores centred around Eaton Mall and Portman Street. Specific named grocery providers were not found in the available sources, but the area is known for its Mediterranean food culture and diverse shopping options.

Weeknight dining

Oakleigh offers several casual, family-friendly dining options. **Trono Pizza** is a well-reviewed local pizzeria (rated 3.8/5 on Tripadvisor) citation:Tripadvisor. **Domino's Pizza** is located at Shop 1, 19-21 Hanover Street, Oakleigh, offering takeaway and delivery citation:White Pages. **Thanadee Thai Restaurant** at 20 Portman Street provides dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options for Thai cuisine citation:Oakleigh Traders.

Tutoring and enrichment

A private tutor based in Oakleigh offers maths and English tutoring for Prep to Year 8 students at $65/hour, with qualifications including a Graduate Diploma in Primary Pedagogy from the University of Melbourne (2023) citation:Gumtree. Additional tutoring options in the area can be found through local services like EzyMath Tutoring, which lists qualified tutors servicing Oakleigh citation:EzyMath Tutoring.

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Oakleigh is served by **Oakleigh Station** on the **Metro Trains** Cranbourne/Pakenham line, providing direct access to **Flinders Street Station** in the CBD citation:Rome2Rio. The typical train journey from Oakleigh to Flinders Street Station takes approximately 25–30 minutes, with frequent services operating throughout the day. No V/Line services operate from Oakleigh Station.

NAPLAN by Subject: How Sacred Heart School Compares

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