marryatville primary school is a state primary school, located in kensington (not in marryatville, as its name suggests). classes range from reception to year 7, with up to 400 students at the school. the school was established in 1883 at a site on kensington road, and moved to its current location in 1978. the first principal was william j. kent. classes range from reception to year 7, with up to 450 students at the school. most year 7 students attend marryatville high school with some students zoned to norwood/morialta high school. it also provides "before and after school" care and vacation care. there is an active children's art studio, music tuition program and junior and senior choir. the language studied is french.