Key information
- Address:
- 120 Cape Street, Heidelberg 3084
- Opened:
- 8 August 1854
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 294
- Other names:
- Heidelberg School, Heidelberg Common School, Heidelberg State School
- Email:
- heidelberg.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone:
- 03 9457 2259
How to find enrolment and other school records
If the school is open: contact the school directly to access your records.
If the school has closed: contact the Archives and Records branch via email archives.records@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 359 140 and they will assist you.
The history of Heidelberg Primary School
1854
Heidelberg opened in 1854. The first head teachers were Mr and Mrs Hayhoe. The number of enrolled students was 68. Girls and boys were taught in separate areas.
1862
The school became a common school around this time.
1877
Some buildings were demolished and a new school was built where girls and boys were taught together. The new school was called Heidelberg State School. It was big enough for 150 students.
1927
Around this time, the number of students at the school was increasing. A larger brick school building was built. A Mothers' Club was formed in 1927. They raised funds for a swimming pool and other school facilities.
1950s
The number of students was increasing again. Temporary huts were used as classrooms. Other local schools were opened and Heidelberg became less crowded. The classroom huts were not needed and became part of a separate infant school, hall, canteen and art centre.
1970
The school was renamed Heidelberg Primary School in 1970.
2022
Heidelberg Primary School is still in operation.
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