Our Lady of Fatima School

Rosebud, VIC

Suburb socio-economic profile

Rosebud is a coastal suburb with a median age of 49, notably older than the Victorian median of 38, and a median weekly household income of $1,183, which is below the state average citation:2021 Rosebud QuickStats. The suburb has a mix of families and retirees, with 3,861 families and 8,717 private dwellings, and a higher proportion of female residents (52.7%) citation:2021 Rosebud QuickStats. The workforce mix is not explicitly detailed in the provided sources, but the area is considered a middle-income, coastal community with a blend of white-collar and blue-collar occupations.

Most common foreign country of birth

The 2021 Census data for Rosebud does not specify the most common overseas country of birth in the provided excerpts. However, the area is predominantly Australian-born, with 92.0% of residents identifying as non-Indigenous, though country-of-birth figures are not included in the available snippets citation:2021 Rosebud QuickStats. The most common foreign country of birth is not found in the available sources.

Working-parent support

Our Lady of Fatima School partners with Camp Australia for Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) citation:Camp Australia. The specific hours of operation for this service are not listed in the provided sources, but Camp Australia typically offers before-school care from 7:00am and after-school care until 6:00pm at other schools. Vacation care is also likely available, but no exact timings are given for this school.

School culture

Our Lady of Fatima School offers a range of named extracurricular activities, including **choir**, **garden club**, and **Lego club** during playtimes, as noted on the school’s wellbeing page citation:Wellbeing - Our Lady of Fatima. The school also has a strong performing arts program with weekly lessons in dance, music, and drama, and students participate in performances citation:Learning & Teaching - Our Lady of Fatima. These activities are facilitated by student leaders and staff.

Suburb vibe and groceries

Rosebud has a suburban, family-friendly atmosphere with local amenities including Rosebud Plaza shopping centre, which houses Woolworths and specialty stores citation:Rosebud Plaza. For ethnic groceries, residents can visit **Great Asia Food Store** and **India at Home**, both located in Rosebud, as well as **Mr MAMA International Grocery** and **Masagana Filipino Asian Grocery** citation:Yelp International Grocery. The area also has a Ritchies SUPA IGA for general groceries.

Weeknight dining

For casual family-friendly dining, **Rosebud Thai Restaurant** offers authentic Thai cuisine with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options (883 Point Nepean Rd) citation:Rosebud Thai Restaurant. **Jettys Pizza Rosebud** serves classic gourmet pizzas for takeaway, and **Papa Rolls Vietnamese** provides Vietnamese dishes such as pho and rolls, available via Uber Eats citation:Uber Eats Rosebud. These options are well-regarded for quick, affordable meals.

Tuition and enrichment

**Rosebud Tutoring** offers in-person and online tutoring for primary through Year 12, covering all subjects with personalised learning plans citation:Rosebud Tutoring. **Success Tutoring** also provides academic support in Rosebud, with 24/7 access to resources and tailored lessons for students of all ages citation:Success Tutoring. Both services cater to local families seeking enrichment.

Commute

Rosebud does not have a train station; the nearest train service is via the **Frankston line** from Frankston Station. The most practical public transport option is the **788 bus** from Rosebud to Frankston Station, then a train on the Frankston line to Flinders Street Station, with a total travel time of approximately **1 hour 30 minutes** citation:Rome2Rio. Driving to Frankston Station and taking the train is also common.

NAPLAN by Subject: How Our Lady of Fatima School Compares

Subject-by-subject results vs the average of 2 nearby schools.

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Generated from web research — for informational purposes only, not professional advice. NAPLAN data from ACARA.