Key information
- Address:
- 1 Mullalys Road, Bolinda, 3432
- Opened:
- 1 November 1870
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1070
- Other names:
- Bolinda Common School, Bolinda State School
The history of Bolinda Primary School
1870
Bolinda opened as a common school in 1870. It replaced Bolinda Vale (No. 88). The school building was made of American pine timber and had a shingle roof. It has an attached teacher's residence.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1882
An extra acre was added to the school grounds in 1882.
1900
46 students were enrolled in 1900
1911
A new teacher's residence was provided in 1911. There were 48 students enrolled at the time.
1970
The school was renamed Bolinda Primary School in 1970.
2022
Bolinda Primary School is still in operation.
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