Lost Schools
St Kilda was the home of many early schools. Here you will find short descriptions of some of them.
Alma Road Grammar (1875-1886)
Edward Littlejohn Backhouse began holding classes in his father's house in mid 1875.
Collegiate School (1853-1860)
The Colligate School was established on 10th October 1853 by Charles Action Goslett, First Academic Scholar, Trinity College, Dublin with the support of the Anglican Church.
Cumloden College (1891-1905)
In ca 1890 Cumloden villa was leased to William Martin Burn, a senior master at Melbourne Grammar.
Scotch College (1878-1902)
James Bonwick met Alexander Gillespie on his return voyage to Australia in 1871 and offered him a job at his Hofwyl School, St Kilda.
The Priory (1887-1913)
Miss Hatchell Brown purchased Lansmere and Sherwood Cottage in late 1886 and established The Priory Girls School.