150 years: Beremboke State School

Learn about the history of Beremboke State School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Beremboke, 3342
Opened:
5 September 1870
Closed:
31 December 1949
School type:
Primary
School number:
1017
Other names:
Beremboke Common School
  • 1870

    Head teacher Emile. W. Just established Beremboke as a common school in September 1870.

  • 1871

    22 students enrolled.

  • 1877

    The wooden school building was extended to include a teacher's house.

  • 1900 to 1918

    The school operated full-time.

  • 1919 to 1926

    The school began operating on a part-time basis in 1919 due to low student numbers.

    While it was part-time, Beremboke State School shared its teachers with the following schools:

    • Bungeeltap State School No. 1751 (1919-20)
    • Mount Wallace State School No. 1018 (1920-22)
    • Bungal State School No. 1155 (1923-26)
  • 1926

    The school resumed full-time teaching.

  • 1943

    The school returned to operating part-time.

  • 1949

    The school closed.

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