Key information
- Address:
- 70 Dalton Street, Eltham, 3095
- Opened:
- 18 June 1856
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 209
- Other names:
- Eltham School, Eltham Common School, Eltham State School
The history of Eltham Primary School
1856
Eltham opened in 1856. The head teacher was David G. Clark. The schoolhouse was big enough for 70 students.
1857
There were 37 students going to school in 1857.
1862
The school became a common school in 1862.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1970
The school was renamed Eltham Primary School in 1970.
2022
Eltham Primary School is still in operation.
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