150 years: Eaglehawk Primary School

Learn about the history of Eaglehawk Primary School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Church Street, Eaglehawk, 3556
Opened:
1 January 1855
School type:
Primary
School number:
210
Other names:
Eaglehawk School, Eaglehawk Common School, Eaglehawk State School

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The history of Eaglehawk Primary School

  • 1854

    Eaglehawk opened in 1854. It was the first school on Eaglehawk goldfield. The first head teacher was James Talbot. Classes were held in a tent. 
     

  • 1856

     A new schoolhouse was built in Church Street. It was made of timber.

  • 1862

    The school became a common school in 1862.

  • 1866

    A brick room was added to the school.

  • 1870

    Another room was added in 1870.

  • 1873

    Eaglehawk became a state school in 1873. 

  • 1874

    The number of students had grown so a new brick school was built. 

  • 1884

    The school was growing and a new wing was added to the school building. 

  • 1886

    Another wing was added to the school. 

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Eaglehawk Primary School in 1970.

    Photograph of Eaglehawk Creek Primary School building Eaglehawk Primary School in 1970. Source: Laurie Burchell and the State Library of Victoria

  • 2022

    Eaglehawk Primary School is still in operation.

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