The only building on the block bounded by Mary, Lumley, Maud and Hutchinson streets was the weatherboard family house of James and John Bergan and their three sisters.

In spite of opposition from the Granville War Memorial committee, who wanted the site for a hospital, the block was resumed in 1923 for the purpose of building a Junior Technical School.

The foundation stone was laid by the then Minister for Education, Mr. Albert Bruntnell,[3] before an interested gathering on 7 February 1925.

The first Principal, Mr. William Steinbeck, was appointed as Headmaster in December 1925, and commenced duty at the beginning of the school year in 1926.

[5] Granville Boys High School students can take advantage of several scholarship and award opportunities including.