Key information
- Address:
- Bowenvale, 3465
- Opened:
- 1 January 1864
- Closed:
- 31 December 1902
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 714
- Other names:
- Chinaman's Flat Common School, Chinaman's Flat State School, Leviathan Reef Common School
The history of Leviathan Reef State School
1864
This school opened as a common school in 1864. It was known as both Leviathan Reef and Chinaman's Flat school.
The schoolhouse had 2 rooms and was made of bricks.
1870s
This school became a state school between 1873 and 1878.
1880s
A new brick schoolhouse was built sometime in the 1880s. The old building became a shelter.
A house was also built for the head teacher.
1890s
The school became an adjunct to Timor State School (No. 1207). This meant that after grade 4, students went to Timor or Maryborough State School (No. 404) for classes.
1902
Leviathan Reef State School closed in 1902 when the number of students enrolled at the school was only 14.
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