Key information
- Address:
- 32 Kerferd Avenue, Sorrento, 3943
- Opened:
- 16 September 1871
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1090
- Other names:
- Sorrento Common School, Sorrento State School
The history of Sorrento Primary School
1870s
Sorrento opened as a common school in 1871. The first head teacher was W.R. Sheppard and 31 students were enrolled. There was a Church of England school in the area between 1855 and 1861. The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1890
A new school building opened in 1890. The old school building was used as the teacher's residence.
1925
The school moved to a new building on a new site. When enrolment increased junior classes were held at St John's Hall. This site then became Sorrento Township State School (No. 4115).
1970
The school was renamed Sorrento Primary School in 1970.
2022
Sorrento Primary School is still in operation.
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