Fitzroy North Primary School
State primary school in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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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]
| Fitzroy North Primary School | |
|---|---|
The school, pictured as the Alfred Crescent School, c. 1908 | |
| Location | |
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9–11 Alfred Crescent , Australia | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Alfred Crescent School |
| Type | State primary school |
| Established | 1875 |
| Years | Prep–6 |
| Website | fitzroynthps |
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]