Key information
- Address:
- 48 Byerly Street, Elmhurst, 3469
- Opened:
- 1 July 1868
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 959
- Other names:
- Elmhurst Common School, Elmhurst State School
The history of Elmhurst Primary School
1868
Elmhurst opened as a common school in 1868. The first head teacher was George McMullen. There were more than 60 students enrolled when the school opened.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878. A brick schoolhouse and house for the teacher was built around this time.
1947
In 1947 the main classroom was made bigger and divided into 2 rooms
1962
An all-purpose room was opened.
1968
The old teacher's house was demolished and a new house built.
1970
The school was renamed Elmhurst Primary School in 1970.
2022
Elmhurst Primary School is still in operation.
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