Fitzroy North Primary School

Fitzroy North 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]

Fitzroy North Primary School
The school, pictured as the Alfred Crescent School, c. 1908
Location
Fitzroy North

Melbourne
,
Victoria

Australia[1]
Information
TypeState primary school
Established1875 (1875)[1]
Years taughtPrep-6
Websitefitzroynthps.vic.edu.au

There are approximately 490 students. A mid-high proportion, less than one third of students, have language other than English backgrounds.[4][5]

History

The Fitzroy North 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. "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. Government of Victoria.
  5. "Schools in many parts of Australia are study in self-segregation". The Australian. 10 December 2016.
  6. "Primary School Class Sizes". The Age. 28 April 2003.
  7. "National Registers". Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority. Australian Government.

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