Family Guide to Essendon (2026)
Essendon has strong family infrastructure: 18 schools, 21 parks, 2 medical centres and 5 supermarkets.
Schools in Essendon
Essendon has 18 schools:
| School | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Buckley Park College | — | 59-99 Cooper Street |
| Pascoe Vale South Primary School | — | 411-429 Reynard Street |
| Strathmore Secondary College | — | 400 Pascoe Vale Road |
| Ave Maria College | — | 16 Vida Street |
| St. Columban’s Missionary Training Society | — | 69 Woodland Street |
| St Vincent de Paul Primary School | — | 92-114 Woodland Street |
| Essendon North Primary School | — | 112 Keilor Road |
| Kangan Batman TAFE Essendon Campus | — | — |
| Aberfeldie Primary School | — | 1 Doone Street |
| Our Lady of the Nativity Primary School | — | 31 Fawkner Street |
| Essendon Primary School | — | 38 Raleigh Street |
| St Therese’s Primary School | — | 25-33 Edward Street |
| Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School | — | 17-29 Leslie Road |
| St Columba’s College | — | 2 Leslie Road, Essendon |
| St John Bosco’s Primary School | — | 21 Muriel Street |
| Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Essendon Campus | — | 49-59 Raleigh Street |
| St Monica’s Primary School | — | 20 Robinson Street, Moonee Ponds |
| Essendon Keilor College Essendon Campus | — | 286 Buckley Street |
Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
Parks and Green Space
Essendon has 21 parks:
- Fanny Reserve
- Montgomery Reserve
- Queens Park
- Lincoln Park
- Buckley Park
- Napier Park
- Bradshaw Reserve
- F W Olver Reserve
- Plus 13 more parks
Healthcare
2 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| SaiMed Specialist Centre | — | — |
| Eastbrooke Medical Centre | 162 Keilor Road | +61 3 8354 1111 |
Supermarkets
- Foodworks — 93-97 Rose Street
- Boundy’s Supa IGA
- Woolworths
- IGA
- Coles
The Family Verdict
Essendon has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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