Key information
- Address:
- Campbelltown , 3664
- Opened:
- 1 January 1869
- Closed:
- 1 January 1984
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1129
- Other names:
- Campbelltown Common School, Campbelltown State School
The history of Campbelltown Primary School
1869
Campbelltown opened as a common school. The first head teacher was either Wilson or Anderson.
There were between 50 and 60 students in attendance.
The weatherboard school building was built by a local carpenter. It had a shingle roof. This was replaced by a galvanised iron roof.
1870s
A teacher's house was added in the 1870s. Average attendance increased to 70 in 1872.
1970
The name of the school changed to Campbelltown Primary School in 1970.
1984
The school closed in 1984.
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