Annesley Junior School was founded in 1902 as Methodist Ladies' College (MLC), at the site of the former Malvern Grammar School, with 26 students enrolled. In 1903, the school was moved to the site of the former
Way College for boys on Park Terrace (now
Greenhill Road) at
Wayville. In 1977, a
Union of the
Congregational,
Methodist and
Presbyterian Churches took place, forming the
Uniting Church in Australia. MLC subsequently took the name Annesley College, the maiden name of
Susanna Wesley, the mother of
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church.
2010–2012: Merger talks, council resignation, transition to Junior School In October 2010 Annesley College considered merging with another school due to declining enrolments over the previous seven years. The Uniting Church stated it would guarantee the continuity of the school for the following two years and that no merger would proceed. The school appointed former
Melbourne Girls Grammar School principal Christine Briggs as its new principal but she withdrew from the appointment days later. In the face of growing uncertainty the school said it was seeking formal discussion with
Pulteney Grammar School regarding a merger, but the Uniting Church shortly thereafter withdrew in favour of "the co-operation of another Uniting Church School". It subsequently stated that
Scotch College would take over its management. The existing school council resigned, stating that amalgamation would have provided a better outcome. By January 2011, 108 students remained enrolled, down from 466 students mid-2010, with a commensurate drop in staff numbers from 29 to 13. Year 10 to 12 tuition was not sustained and the college was renamed Annesley Junior School. In August 2012 there were 100 students enrolled. ==Notable alumnae==