History

The original landowner of the site where our school now stands was Esther Abrahams. Esther arrived as a convict on the First Fleet and later became the wife of Lt George Johnston. When Governor Bligh was arrested in 1808 and George Johnson became governor for a short time, Esther Abrahams became the First Lady of Australia.

Photo of Esther Abrahams

REVESBY PUBLIC SCHOOL was opened on 13th April 1896 and was originally called Bankstown South School.

The school was located on what was then called Beaconsfield Estate, on a 2 acre property on the corners of Victoria St, Beaconsfield St and Govt Rd (later called The River Rd).

This photo from 1910 was opposite our school where St Luke's Catholic church now stands.

• 1896: The school opened with an initial enrolment of 45 children. The original building was a single room located opposite the current site of St Luke's Catholic Church.
• 1910: In September 1910, our school's name was changed from Bankstown South School to East Hills School.
• 1930: The name was changed again, to Revesby School (sometimes called Revesby North School) in March. The Revesby area itself was named in 1913 in honour of Sir Joseph Banks' family estate in England.
• 1944: In 1944, a separate Infants Department was established.

• 1940s: During World War II, two classrooms were used by the National Emergency Services as a first-aid Air Raid Post, and air raid trenches were dug on the school grounds for student safety. A separate Infants Department was established in 1944.

  

  In 1942 during World War 2, the National Emergency Services set up a first-aid Air Raid Post at our school and occupied two classrooms. Air raid trenches were dug on the school grounds for the safety of the children.

  This photo is a 1943 aerial view of the school. The principal's residence can be seen in the lower left. Air raid slit trenches from WWII can also be seen here.

• Over the decades, more classroom blocks were added to accommodate a growing student population.
• The school residence, once located on the corner of Beaconsfield and Victoria Streets, was later replaced by the current school hall and canteen.
• The school has a strong tradition of debating and community involvement.
• In 2017, Revesby Public School was named one of the 40 most innovative schools nationwide by The Educator magazine, in recognition of its work in equipping students for the future.

This photo is of the school residence on the corner of Beaconsfield St and Victoria St where the principal used to reside. Our school hall and canteen are now located on this spot.

The River Rd 1928

East Hills to Revesby school bus 1921

Revesby Public School is proud to have its very own onsite museum, showcasing a remarkable collection of artefacts that celebrate the school’s rich history and strong community connections. Carefully curated and thoughtfully preserved, the museum offers students, families and visitors an opportunity to explore the stories, milestones and memories that have shaped the school over time. This unique space reflects the deep sense of pride in our heritage and serves as an ongoing reminder of the enduring legacy of Revesby Public School.