Key information
- Address:
- Clunes, 3370
- Opened:
- 1 January 1859
- Closed:
- 30 June 1875
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 157
- Other names:
- Clunes Common School
The history of Clunes Common School
1859
Clunes Common School was opened by Wesleyan authorities.
The first head teacher was William Lamble. Classes were held in a rented building.
The township of Clunes developed around Victoria's first goldfields, so many students had parents that had moved to the area because of the gold rush.
Another Wesleyan school, Clunes (No. 136) also operated in town. Both schools were on the west side of the creek.
1875
Clunes Common School (No. 157) closed.
A new school, Clunes State School (No. 1552) opened in the same year. It replaced Clunes Common School (No. 157) and Clunes (No. 136).
Can you help us find records for this school?
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) doesn't have any historical records for this closed school. If you have any other records, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au
Updated