150 years: Linton Primary School

Learn about the history of Linton Primary School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
28 Adair Street, Linton, 3360
Opened:
1 August 1867
School type:
Primary
School number:
880
Other names:
Linton Common School, Linton State School

The history of Linton Primary School

  • 1867

    Linton opened as a common school in 1867. The first head teacher was George MacKay and this assistant was Harriet Wilson. Classes were held in a red brick school building. 
     

  • 1870s

    The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.

    The number of students increased to 242 in 1875. The court house was used as a classroom at the time. Two rooms were added to the building. 
     

  • 1887

    A new school building opened in 1887. The teacher's residence was used for offices and a new residence was built on Sussex Street. 
     

  • 1925

    A pine tree plantation was planted in 1925. The trees would be sold when fully grown to raise money for the school. 

  • 1969

    A new school building opened in 1969 when V.H. Reynolds was head teacher. 

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Linton Primary School in 1970.

  • 2022

    Linton Primary School is still in operation.

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