Key information
- Address:
- Ironbark, 3550
- Opened:
- 1 June 1861
- Closed:
- 31 December 1928
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 323
- Other names:
- Ironbark Hill Common School
The history of Ironbark Hill State School
1861
Ironbark Hill opened in 1861.
The first head teacher was John Rae.
The average number of students going to the school was 101 (66 boys and 35 girls).
Classes were held in a rented building.
1862
The school became a common school in 1862.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
A schoolhouse was built in 1875. It was made from brick and stone and it was big enough for 215 students. The head teacher's house was attached to the schoolhouse. This house had 4 brick rooms and 4 timber rooms.
1884
The number of students was growing and a new schoolhouse was built that was big enough for a further 327 students.
1893
Ironbark Hill became an adjunct to Bendigo State School (No. 877). This meant that students from Ironbark Hill had to go to Bendigo for classes.
1928
Ironbark Hill closed in 1928.
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