During 1957 the Education Department commenced negotiations with the Baker family, market gardeners of Baker's Road in South Oakleigh, to purchase their property to establish South Oakleigh State School on a site approximately 300 yards north east of its present location.

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Beryl Ave school yard	Beryl Ave Secret Garden created a shady retreat and resting area for students	One of the favourite play equipment items is the Cubby House. Beryl Ave site

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The area bounded by Golf Road, Beryl Avenue and Baker's Road became Oakleigh South Primary State School No. 4823  was registered on 7th July 1958. The original eleven classrooms were completed in September and the school was officially opened on 30th September 1958.  

The school began with 330 pupils.  Mr James Baines was the first Temporary Head Teacher and had a staff of eight teachers.

In 1961 two new classrooms were added and a canteen was built in 1965. Building of the library commenced in 1969. The library was dedicated to a long serving Principal, Mr. W. F. Maher. The original library was extended and refurbished to make a school hall in 1994.

A loyal band of staff and committed local community have helped build this school to what it is today. 

The introduction of a Maths Invaders computer program and daily comprehension in all classes, strengthened a strong emphasis in the curriculum areas of Maths and English.

Daily fitness programs and increasing both participation in and developing excellence in sport,  fostered by dedicated staff, played a huge role in our school philpsophy.

Music became a curriculum area  which we have built a fine reputation over the years. Musical productions in Years 2, 4 and 6 have allowed children the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Parent, staff and community worked together to accommodate growing enrolments. Additional rooms were constructed for art, music, computer and the Out of School Hours Care program.

In 1997 South Oakleigh Secondary College submitted plans merge the junior school with the senior school on their Baker's Road site. This created an opportunity for Oakleigh South Primary School to begin negotiations with the local council and education department to move from the site in Beryl Avenue to the South Oakleigh Secondary College Farm Road site.

The original beryl Ave library was built in 1970	When the Beryl Ave old pine tree was cut down the age lines showed that it was over 100 years old!	Grade 5's and 6's say goodbye to Beryl Avenue and journey to the new site

Perseverance and commitment paid off with permission to relocate and a grant of $2 million plus to refurbish the site.