Carlton Gardens Primary School

Carlton Gardens Primary School is a primary school in Carlton housed in a red brick building designed in Gothic Revival style, located on Rathdowne Street between Grattan and Pelham streets. The 1884 structure sits near Melbourne's major cultural and educational institutions in a densely populated neighborhood.

The Education Department acquired the site in 1869 and constructed the Gothic Revival building in 1884. The building served as a temporary hospital during the 1918 influenza outbreak.

The school serves as a gathering place for the local Carlton community, anchoring the neighborhood through generations of families. Its presence alongside cultural institutions shapes how residents experience the area.

The site is easily reached by public transport as it sits near Melbourne's center with good access to buses and trams throughout the area. Visitors can explore the adjoining Carlton Gardens park and take advantage of nearby museums and cultural venues.

The building transformed into a care facility during the 1918 flu pandemic and played a crucial role in the city's health response. This shift shows how school buildings were adapted to meet urgent community needs during crisis periods.

Location: Victoria

Location: City of Melbourne

Inception: 1883

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Address: 215 Rathdowne Street Carlton VIC 3053

Website: http://carltongardens.vic.edu.au

GPS coordinates: -37.80190,144.96900

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42