Key information
- Address:
- Prahran, 3181
- Opened:
- 1 January 1854
- Closed:
- 31 December 1874
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 229
- Other names:
- East Prahran School, East Prahran Common School, East Prahran State School
The history of East Prahran State School
1854
East Prahran opened as a Free Presbyterian Denominational school in 1854.
The first head teacher was Mr Fleming.
1855
In 1855 William Neilson became head teacher and his wife Jessie Nelson was his assistant.
1870s
The school was a state school in the 1870s and the Department of Education took over the lease for the building.
1874
The school closed in 1874.
The original teachers, Henry and Jessie Neilson were still at the school when it closed.
A new teacher, Margaret Neilson, was also at the school. It is likely that Margaret was Henry and Jessie's daughter.
Can you help us find records for this school?
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) doesn't have any historical records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au
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