Fitzroy North Primary School

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Fitzroy North Primary School
AlfredCrescentSchool.jpg
The school, pictured as the Alfred Crescent School, c.1908
Address
Fitzroy North Primary School
9-11 Alfred Crescent


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Australia
Information
Former nameAlfred Crescent School
Type State primary school
Established1875;147 years ago (1875)
YearsPrep-6
Website fitzroynthps.vic.edu.au

Fitzroy North Primary School (No. 1490) is a state school in the inner-city suburb of Fitzroy North in Melbourne, Australia. [1] [2] The school is one of the oldest schools in Melbourne. [3]

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There are approximately 490 students. A mid-high proportion, less than one third of students, have language other than English backgrounds. [4] [5]

History

The Fitzroy North Primary School No. 1490 was constructed in 1875. Opened in 1875, Fitzroy North Primary School was known as Alfred Crescent School. [1]

The average class size in 2008 was 25.2, with Prep-2 average being 24.8. [6]

The school's Out of School Hours Care is fully registered under the National Child Care Accreditation. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "State School No. 1490". Australian e-Heritage Portal. The University of Queensland. Archived from the original on 26 February 2015.
  2. "Fitzroy North Primary School Zone". Melbourne School Zones.
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  5. "Schools in many parts of Australia are study in self-segregation". The Australian . 10 December 2016.
  6. "Primary School Class Sizes". The Age . 28 April 2003.
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