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In 1890, Chatswood saw a surge in population due to the opening of the North Shore railway, leading to increased school enrolments. Parents advocated for a new school near Chatswood Station, resulting in the establishment of the current site on Pacific Highway in 1895. Initially, a three-room brick school was built, later expanded to accommodate the growing population.
Alexander Noble became the first Principal, overseeing 240 students in 1896. By 1898, three additional rooms were added, maintaining the original design. The school gained Superior Public School status, offering advanced classes and a separate infants department.
With the population growth, expansions continued, including a two-storey wing in 1903 for girls and additional classrooms by 1908. The site expanded in 1912 to provide more playground space. Despite delays because World War I, further renovations began in 1915.
In 1929, a new two-storey building was opened for infants’ classes, along with retaining walls to create three playgrounds. Enrolment peaked in 1933 at 2,438 students, leading to the closure of Chatswood's high schools. The school transitioned to a Central School in 1945, introducing Opportunity Classes in 1954.
Finally, in 1959, Chatswood High School opened, prompting the transfer of secondary classes and reverting the school to its original status as a Public School for primary aged children.
Chatswood Public School was opened in 1883 in a one-room weatherboard building on two areas of bush what is now 17 Findlay Ave Roseville.
The school opened on Monday 9 July 1883 as a Public School with an enrolment of 34 pupils. Miss Agnes Burt was the first teacher.
address
5 Centennial Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067
(Entrance to the office via Pacific Highway)
telephone 02 9419 6127
We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and also pay respect to Elders both past and present.
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