Rossbourne School

Overview

Rossbourne School is an independent specialist secondary school at 131 Power Street, Hawthorn, providing tailored education for students with learning difficulties, attention disorders, and similar challenges. The school occupies a site on Power Street, one of Hawthorn's quieter residential streets running between Burwood Road and the Yarra River parklands, creating a low-key and community-focused environment suited to its specialist approach. Families drive or commute from across Melbourne's inner-east and south-east, as Rossbourne's selective intake draws from a wide catchment. Power Street's leafy character and proximity to the Yarra River make the location physically calming and supportive of the school's therapeutic and educational philosophy. Hawthorn Oval and the Yarra River trails are just metres away, providing outdoor recreational access. Glenferrie Road's commercial strip is a short walk north, offering cafés and daily conveniences. Hawthorn Railway Station is easily accessible via Burwood Road. Tram routes on Burwood Road and Glenferrie Road connect the school to the broader metropolitan transport network. Swinburne University's John Street campus adds to the educational character of the immediate neighbourhood. The school's intimate scale and specialist focus make it an important resource for families throughout Melbourne's eastern suburbs seeking appropriate and supportive secondary schooling.