Key information
- Address:
- Lyndhurst, 3975
- Opened:
- 1 January 1865
- Closed:
- 7 March 1888
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 163
- Other names:
- Lyndhurst Common School
The history of Lyndhurst State School
1865
Lyndhurst opened as a common school in 1865. It replaced Cranbourne Catholic School which had closed the year before.
The first head teacher was Mr Johnstone. His wife, Mrs Johnson, was work mistress.
1873
The school became a state school in 1873.
1887
Because student numbers were low, classes were offered part-time. Lyndhurst shared a teacher with Skye State School (No. 1222). The teacher was Samuel Barclay and he split his time between both schools.
1888
Lyndhurst State School closed in 1888 because there were only 4 students.
The head teacher, Samuel Barclay, then taught at Skye State School (No. 1222).
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