Key information
- Address:
- 51 Mt Pleasant Road, Belmont, 3216
- Opened:
- 1 December 1856
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 26
- Other names:
- Belmont School, Belmont Common School, Belmont State School
The history of Belmont Primary School
1856
Belmont opened in 1856. The first head teacher was Ryder. There were 26 students enrolled when the school opened (10 boys and 16 girls).
1863
The school became a common school in 1863. The head teacher was John Quinton. The number of students enrolled up until 1863 was between 18 and 34.
1872
The school became a state school sometime after 1872.
1970
The school was renamed Belmont Primary School in 1970.
2022
Belmont Primary School is still in operation.
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