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Maryborough Primary School (No. 404)

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

Key information

Address:
Palmerston Street, Maryborough 3465
Opened:
1 June 1862
Closed:
30 June 2005
School type:
Primary
School number:
404
Other names:
Maryborough Primary School

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The history of Maryborough Primary School

  • 1862

    Maryborough became a common school in 1862.

    There were many schools operating in the area from 1855.

  • 1870s

    Maryborough (No. 404) became a state school in the 1870s. It merged with Maryborough State School (No. 411) in 1874.

    The head teacher at the time was John Gardiner.

    A new school building was erected in 1874.

    The foundation stone was laid by the Minister of Public Instruction, J.W Stephen.

    William H. Cox became head teacher in 1878.

  • 1885

    James L. Wilcox became head teacher in 1885.

    He was followed by Robert Camm.

  • 1920s

    Three classrooms were added.

    Students out front of Maryborough State School between 1920 and 1954.
    Maryborough State School beteween 1920 and 1954. (Source: Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria)

  • 1968

    A library building was finished. It was opened by the Hon. J.F Rossiter, Assistant Minister of Education.

  • 2005

    Maryborough closed when multiple schools in the area merged to become Maryborough Education Centre.

    These schools included:

    • Maryborough East Primary School (No. 2828)
    • Maryborough Specialist School (No. 5250)
    • Maryborough Regional College (No. 8825)

    Maryborough Education Centre is still in operation.

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