Fitzroy North Primary School
The school, pictured as the Alfred Crescent School, c. 1908
Address
9-11 Alfred Crescent

Fitzroy North

Melbourne
,
Victoria

Australia
Information
Former nameAlfred Crescent School
TypeState primary school
Established1875 (1875)
YearsPrep-6
Websitefitzroynthps.vic.edu.au

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]

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. 1 2 "State School No. 1490". Australian e-Heritage Portal. The University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015.
  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. Government of Australia.

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