Key information
- Address:
- 22 Temple Street, Heyfield, 3858
- Opened:
- 1 October 1871
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1108
- Other names:
- Heyfield Common School, Heyfield State School
The history of Heyfield Primary School
1870s
Heyfield opened as a common school in 1871. It is still located on this same site today.
There were 40 students enrolled and the average attendance was 20.
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1906
The school was completely destroyed by a fire in 1906.
1957
There were 363 students enrolled in 1957.
1970
The school was renamed Heyfield Primary School in 1970. The head teacher at the time was Owen Lorensene and 303 students were enrolled.
2022
Heyfield Primary School is still in operation.
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