Our Lady of Fatima School

Palmyra is a leafy, family-friendly suburb in the City of Melville, with a middle-to-upper-middle-income feel. The 2021 Census shows a mix of families, couples, and singles in established housing, with a median age of 39 and a median weekly household income of $1,729. You’ll find plenty of green spaces like King Victor’s Green, Dinosaur Park, and Three Bears Park, plus the historic Miller Bakehouse Museum, which hosts the Melville History Society. It’s a community-oriented place where neighbours know each other, and the established streets give it a settled, welcoming character. Whether you’re strolling to a park or popping into a local café, Palmyra feels like a place where you can put down roots.

Our Lady of Fatima School offers a holistic Catholic education with named specialist programs in Italian, Performing Arts, and STEM/Science, alongside Visual Arts and Physical Education. There’s also an enrichment program for students in Years One to Six, plus a weekly playgroup onsite for younger children. The school’s approach balances academic learning with creative and physical development, so your child gets a well-rounded start. The specialist teachers bring energy to these subjects, and the enrichment program helps stretch students who want an extra challenge. It’s a supportive environment where faith and learning go hand in hand, and the school community is known for being welcoming to new families.

Our Lady of Fatima School partners with Camp Australia to provide Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) right at the school, located at 3 Harris Street, Palmyra. The service runs before school care from 7:00am to 9:00am Monday to Friday, plus after school care and vacation care, with a capacity for 36 children. This means you can drop off early and pick up late without stress, knowing your child is in supervised, engaging activities. The school office can confirm current before- and after-school care arrangements, including specific afternoon closing times. It’s a practical setup for working parents, and the small capacity keeps things personal and manageable.

When you don’t feel like cooking, Palmyra has some solid casual options. Taaj Cafe To Go Fish N Chips & Pizza on Carrington Street is a local favourite for fish and chips and wood-fired pizza, open daily from 4:00pm to 8:30pm—perfect for a quick takeaway. Lee Palace Chinese Restaurant and Jawhara (Moroccan/Middle Eastern) are also highly rated for a sit-down weeknight meal. For groceries, the suburb’s established character means you’ll likely find what you need nearby. It’s easy to mix a home-cooked meal with a takeaway night, and the local eateries keep things simple and family-friendly.

Palmyra sits about 16 km from Perth’s city centre, and the suburb is serviced by Transperth, which runs trains, buses, and ferries. Transperth trains and buses serve the area, and the journey planner will show your nearest stop and the time into the city. For school runs, the local streets are quiet and walkable, and the school’s central location makes drop-off straightforward. Whether you’re driving or taking public transport, you’ll find the daily routine works well.

Start by visiting Our Lady of Fatima School to see the classrooms and meet the staff—you’ll get a feel for the community vibe. Ask about the enrichment program and specialist classes, and check the OSHC details with Camp Australia if you need care. Take a drive around Palmyra to explore the parks and the Miller Bakehouse Museum, and try a takeaway from Taaj Cafe To Go for a quick dinner. If you’re commuting, check the Transperth journey planner for your nearest stop and the time into the city. With its leafy streets, strong school, and practical amenities, Palmyra is a great place to settle in.