"How many schools are in Strathmore?"

"Strathmore has 8 schools mapped on OpenStreetMap including primary and secondary options."

"Is Strathmore safe for families?"

"Strathmore has 2 medical facilities and strong family infrastructure with 28 parks."

"Are there good parks in Strathmore?"

"Yes, Strathmore has 28 parks and reserves. Including Napier Park, L.T. Thompson Park, Tate Park."

Is Strathmore Good for Families? Schools, Parks & Safety (2026)

Family Guide to Strathmore (2026)

Strathmore has strong family infrastructure: 8 schools, 28 parks, 2 medical centres and 0 supermarkets.

Schools in Strathmore

Strathmore has 8 schools:

School	Type	Address
Strathmore Secondary College	2-3	400 Pascoe Vale Road
St. Columban’s Missionary Training Society	—	69 Woodland Street
St Vincent de Paul Primary School	1	92-114 Woodland Street
Strathmore Primary School	1	14-34 Lloyd Street
Strathmore North Primary School	1	70 Mascoma Street
Essendon North Primary School	1	112 Keilor Road
St Francis de Sales Primary School	1	626 Pascoe Vale Road
Oak Park Primary School	1	23-33 Willett Avenue

Check school zones at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

Parks and Green Space

Strathmore has 28 parks:

Napier Park
L.T. Thompson Park
Tate Park
Kelvin Thomson Reserve
Esslemont Reserve
Austin Crescent Reserve
James Reserve
Bert Payne Reserve
Plus 20 more parks

Healthcare

2 medical facilities:

Facility	Address	Phone
Freedom Hearing Oak Park	136 Snell Grove	—
Oak Park Medical Centre	109 Snell Grove	+61 3 9306 6742

Childcare

6 childcare centres:

Journey Early Learning Essendon — 7 - 13 Bulla Road
Eden academy Childcare & kindergarten
North Essendon Kindergarten
Strathmore Heights Kindergarten
Mary Poppins Childcare and Preschool
Strathmore Children’s Centre — 28 Loeman Street, Strathmore

Supermarkets

The Family Verdict

Strathmore has strong family infrastructure. Strong school options and excellent green space make it a top choice for families.

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