Key information
- Address:
- Charlton, 3525
- Opened:
- 1 January 1866
- Closed:
- 31 December 1938
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 902
- Other names:
- Charlton Common School, Charlton State School
The history of Chute State School
1866
The school opened as a common school in 1866. It was called Charlton school at the time.
The number of children enrolled was 56 and the average attendance was 38.
The hardwood schoolhouse had a shingle roof.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1883
The name of the school was changed to Chute because it was often confused with Charlton on the Avoca River.
1902
The school was not fenced and in 1902, the head teacher fenced the school himself with his own wire.
1938
Chute State School closed in 1938 because there were only 7 students.
The schoolhouse was moved to Glen Dhu State School (No. 4597).
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