Pulteney Grammar School

General Decription

The original trustees met in May 1847 to establish a school for the children of Adelaide and after 12 months, on Monday, May 29, 1848, Pulteney Street School opened its doors. The School was a foundation of the Church of England but was open to those of all faiths and denominations. Town Acre No 228 at the corner of Pulteney and Flinders Streets was purchased and a school building was erected immediately north of the present St Paul’s Creative Centre. At the end of the first week there were 50 names on the roll and by December, 270.

Since those humble beginnings, the School has expanded in good times and contracted in times of depression or administrative uncertainty. Of the 21 Principals, some have guided the School’s destiny for many years (W S Moore, 24 years, W P Nicholls, 41, and W R Ray, 26) while others have been in charge for as little as three months. Through it all, on three different sites, Pulteney has prospered and earned its place among the schools of South Australia.

Why choose us

At Pulteney Grammar School, we inspire learning in an environment that not only reflects real-world communities, but reinforces values of inclusiveness, diversity, harmony and equal opportunity. We believe that coeducation is the best way to prepare girls and boys for the world in which they live.

In 2019, Pulteney was thrilled to celebrate 20 successful years since the reintroduction of co-education at the School. Today, in addition to the global research, we know from our own experience how hugely important and beneficial a mixed gender framework is for girls and boys alike.