Key information
- Address:
- 140 Henry Street, Lindenow, 3865
- Opened:
- 1 October 1871
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1120
- Other names:
- Lindenow Flat Common School, Lindenow State School
The history of Lindenow Primary School
1870s
Lindenow opened as a common school in 1871. The first head teacher was Walter Murray and the number of students that attended the school was approximately 22. The building made of hardwood palings with a shingle roof.
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
A new school building opened in 1874. The old school building was then used as the teacher's residence.
1892
The teacher's residence was removed in 1892.
1914
The school moved to a new building and site in 1914. It could accommodate 120 students.
1970
The school was renamed Lindenow Primary School in 1970.
2022
Lindenow Primary School is still in operation.
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