Fitzroy North Primary School

North Fitzroy Primary School
Location
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia[1]
Information
School type Primary school
Established 1875 (1875)[1]
Years taught Prep-6
Gender Mixed
Website fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au

Fitzroy North Primary School (North Fitzroy Primary School No. 1490) is a state school in the inner-city suburb of Fitzroy North in Melbourne, Australia.[1][2] The school is one of the oldest schools in Melbourne.[3]

There are approximately 540 students. A mid-high proportion, less than one third of students, have language other than English backgrounds.[4][5]

History

The North Fitzroy Primary School No. 1490 was constructed in 1875. Opened in 1875, Fitzroy North Primary School was known as Alfred Crescent School.[1]

The average class size in 2008 was 25.2, with Prep-2 average being 24.8.[6]

The school's Out of School Hours Care is fully registered under the National Child Care Accreditation.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "State School No. 1490". Australian e-Heritage Portal. The University of Queensland.
  2. ↑ "Fitzroy North Primary School Zone". Melbourne School Zones.
  3. ↑ "Melbourne Schools".
  4. ↑ "Fitzroy North Primary School 2015 Annual Report to the School Community". Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority - State Government of Victoria.
  5. ↑ "Schools in many parts of Australia are study in self-segregation". The Australian. December 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Primary School Class Sizes". The Age. 2003.
  7. ↑ "National Registers". Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority.

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