St Agnes, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Agnes Adelaide, South Australia
Hancock Road
St Agnes Location in South Australia
Postcode(s)	5097
Location	15 km (9 mi) from Adelaide
LGA(s)	City of Tea Tree Gully
State electorate(s)	Newland

St Agnes is a suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's about 15 kilometers northeast of the city center. This area is part of the City of Tea Tree Gully.

St Agnes has important places like Ardtornish Primary School. It also has a post office with a long history. This post office first opened in 1859 as Steventon. It was later renamed Tea Tree Gully and then Teatree Gully. Finally, in 1969, it became the St Agnes Post Office.

Discovering Ardtornish Primary School

Ardtornish Primary School is a school for students from Reception (R) to Year 6. It is a government school where both boys and girls attend. In 2023, about 481 students were enrolled there.

The First Ardtornish School (1842-1875)

The very first Ardtornish school was built in 1842. It was located in Hope Valley, on Lower North East Road. The school was named after Ardtornish Castle in Scotland. This original school closed in 1875 because the land it was on was sold.

A New Beginning for the School (1881)

In 1881, a new school opened. It was also called Ardtornish Primary School. This new building was on Grand Junction Road in Hope Valley. It was a few miles away from where the first school had been.

Name Changes Over the Years

In 1915, the school's name changed again. It became known as Hope Valley School. This name lasted for many years.

Moving to St Agnes (1980)

In 1980, the school moved to its current location in St Agnes. When it moved, the school went back to its original name: Ardtornish Primary School. You can find more details about the school's history on its official website.