Melbourne Girls’ Grammar was originally established as an academic school for girls in 1893. In 1898 the Registrar of the Melbourne Church of England Diocese purchased the school and in 1903 the school became the first Anglican school for girls in Victoria, known simply as the Church of England Girls Grammar School.

The Melbourne Girls Grammar Archives was first established in 1998 to ensure the collection, retention and preservation of the school’s tangible and intangible history.

The Archives provides access to the extensive historical holdings of the school to students, staff and to the wider community, for research and general historical interest. Melbourne Girls Grammar, through its former students and staff, has made a significant contribution to girls’ education, and to the cultural capital of Victorian and Australian society.

The MGGS Archives contains an indexed collection of documents, photographs and memorabilia which includes material relating to, inter alia:

• Student records
• Staff records
• Business Records
• Records and information on past principals
• School Magazines
• Student publications
• Student work
• Curriculum
• School committees and administration
• General historical information
• Buildings
• Photographs of staff, students, buildings and events
• Uniforms
• General Memorabilia

If you wish to undertake research using MGGS records, please fill in and print the forms:

Application for Access to Archival Collection

Archives Rules for Access and Use

Completed forms should be mailed to:

The Principal
Melbourne Girls Grammar
86 Anderson Street
South Yarra VIC 3141