150 years: Hillsborough State School

Learn about the history of Hillsborough State School, one of Victoria’s oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Hillsborough Road, Yackandandah, 3749
Opened:
1 March 1868
Closed:
31 December 1897
School type:
Primary
School number:
889
Other names:
Hillsborough Common School

The history of Hillsborough State School

  • 1868

    Hillsborough opened as a common school in the mining town south of Yackandandah.

    John. B. Besley was the head teacher and the average attendance was 30 (19 boys and 11 girls). 

  • 1897

    The school closed in 1897. 

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, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au

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