Heatherton State School
Originally known as Kingstown Common School, it was instigated by Thomas Attenborough and officially opened in 1870. Now used for teacher training.
Dingley Primary School
Opened on September 20, 1925 with 38 pupils, the first Headmaster was Mr Henry Jones. By 1974, the enrolment was over 700. In 2010/11, the school was extensively renovated.
Kingswood Primary School
By 1975, it became obvious that another school was required. In 1976, Kingswood Primary School was opened. Approximately 125 students transferred from Dingley Primary School. The first Head Teacher was Mr Geoff Higgs.
St Mark’s Catholic Primary School
The first Catholic school was established by Brigidine Sisters at a home in Jacks Avenue in 1969. Before that, those who wanted a Catholic education had to travel out of the area.
Eventually the Sisters obtained land in Dimar Court and obtained a portable classroom to commence the new school in 1974 with 31 students. The school was later taken over by the Parish and has developed to over 400 students in 2011.
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