Key information
- Address:
- 1-21 Cricket Street, Rosedale, 3847
- Opened:
- 3 January 1865
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 770
- Other names:
- Rosedale Common School, Rosedale State School
The history of Rosedale Primary School
1865
Rosedale opened as a common school in 1865. The first head teacher was John A. Gregory. A school was open from 1863 but was only recognised as a common school in 1865.
1870s
A new brick school building opened in 1871.
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1910s
A weatherboard building was added around 1914-15. Two classrooms, staff rooms and storeroom were added in 1961.
1965
Two classrooms were added in 1965.
1970
The school was renamed Rosedale Primary School in 1970.
2022
Rosedale Primary School is still in operation.
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