Sacred Heart School, Fitzroy VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
152
Established: 1857
Principal: Matthew Shawcross
Address: 107 King William Street, Fitzroy 3065
Key Information
Staff
24 Teaching
10 Non Teaching
Fees
Fees $495 Student Levies $345 (Primary)
Languages
Spanish
About our school
Since 1857, Sacred Heart School has been a place of hope and opportunity for the poor and disadvantaged in Fitzroy. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the school has always placed the wellbeing of the vulnerable and voiceless at the heart of its mission.
Sacred Heart, Fitzroy continues to proudly look after the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of every child. We provide a safe, caring and supportive learning environment and work to ensure that all students can experience success.
Learning is for life, not just for school.
We are a school community where everyone is known by name. We highly value the learning partnership between school and home and actively work to engage our families in a shared conversation about learning.
At Sacred Heart, we are focused on learning that enables us to participate fully in life in the 21st century. Our school vision – ‘We aspire to be a united community of faith and learning where love, hope and welcome fl ourish’ – inspires us in our work every day.
As the ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ School in All Saints Parish, we espouse the values taught by Jesus in the Gospels. Our school is enhanced by our richly diverse population. We welcome children and families of all nationalities and faith traditions.
Open Day/Tour Dates
2025 – August 27th, October 22nd
2026 – To be confirmed – Contact the school office for a private tour Ph. (03) 9419 3528 or principal@shsfitzroy.catholic.edu.au
Principal's Message
It is a great privilege to lead alongside the beautiful community of Sacred Heart Primary School in Fitzroy.
It is with great pride that I welcome you to our vibrant, inclusive and faith-filled community.
At Sacred Heart, we nurture the whole child in an environment built on connection, compassion and authentic relationships.
Our dedicated staff use evidence-based teaching, including explicit instruction and structured literacy, to support every student from Prep to Year 6.
In 2023, we unveiled a $2.2 million refurbishment in our Junior school area, creating inspiring learning spaces. A planned $2.5million refurbishment is planned for the Senior school and office area in 2026.
With rich engaging programs, classroom and intervention support as well as strong community partnerships, Sacred Heart is a place where students feel safe, supported and empowered to thrive.
Matthew Shawcross – Lead Principal
Quick Facts
- FREE school uniform for all new enrolments
- Â Small class sizes, enabling greater attention to individual needs
- ‘Discovery Learning’ encouraging play-based learning and inquiry
- FREE instrumental music program, where children learn violin or cello
- Specialist classes in The Arts, Physical Education, Digital Technology, Spanish and Music
- Extensive resources to support learning in literacy and numeracy
- Chromebooks and iPads for every child to use
- Newly refurbished classrooms
- Breakfast Club every day
- A school based Pet Therapy dog
- School camps for Years 3-6 including Canberra for Yr 5/6
- Interschool sport and a FREE swimming program
- Before and After School Care available
- A passionate and committed staff
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