Key information
- Address:
- Bobinawarrah, 3678
- Opened:
- 1 January 1871
- Closed:
- 31 December 1902
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1046
- Other names:
- Hurdle Creek Common School
The history of Hurdle Creek State School
1870s
Hurdle Creek opened as a common school in 1871.
The schoolhouse was made of red bricks and the local community called it the ‘Brick School'. There was also a house for the teacher made from red bricks.
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
Hurdle Creek had low student numbers in 1878 so it became a part-time school. It shared its only teacher with Hurdle Creek West State School (No. 2536), and the teacher split their time between both schools.
1890
The school became full time again.
1902
The school closed in 1902 because there were not enough students.
The school buildings continued to be used as a community hall.
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