Key information
- Address:
- 231 Charman Road, Cheltenham, 3192
- Opened:
- 1 July 1855
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 84
- Other names:
- Beaumaris Wesleyan School, Beaumaris Common School, Beaumaris State School, Cheltenham State School
The history of Cheltenham Primary School
1855
Cheltenham opened in 1855. It was called Beaumaris Wesleyan School when it opened.
The first head teacher was Frederick Meeres.
There were 36 students enrolled.
1863
The school became a common school in 1863.
The number of students enrolled was 70.
1869
A new brick schoolhouse was built on a new site.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage betweenn 1873 and 1878.
In 1878 the number of students enrolled at the school had grown to 174. Another new brick schoolhouse was built.
1884
The name of the school was changed to Cheltenham.
1894
Mentone State School (No. 2950) closed and the students all moved to Cheltenham.
1910
The schoolgrounds increased in size but the buildings were overcrowded and rundown.
1912
Renovations and remodelling were carried out.
1925
More buildings were added to the school in 1925 and 1937.
1955
The number of students enrolled at the school was 1,038. Eight classrooms were added around this time.
1963
The library, general purpose hall and canteen were built in 1963.
1964
Two wooden classrooms were added.
1969
The number of students enrolled at the school had been getting smaller since 1955. By 1969, the number of students enrolled was 575.
1970
The school was renamed Cheltenham Primary School in 1970.
2022
Cheltenham Primary School is still in operation.
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