Creswick Grammar School

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Creswick Grammar School
Location
Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Information
Established1872;152 years ago (1872)
Founder Samuel Fiddian
Local authority Creswick, Victoria
Gender Boys
Age range13–18
Student to teacher ratio 8:1

Creswick Grammar School (founded: 1872) is a public high school located in Creswick, Victoria, Australia.

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History

The school was founded by Samuel Fiddian in 1872. He also served as the school's first headmaster. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The school flourished under the leadership of Samuel Fiddian who was acknowledged by many to be a great teacher and scholar. [5] [6] [7] [8]

The school became co-educational in 1873 and attracted students from all over Victoria, Australia. [9] [10] [11] [12]

Notable headmasters

The notable headmasters of the school include: [13] [14]

Notable alumni

Notable alumni of the school include: [15] [16]

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