Key information
- Address:
- Unitt Street, Melton, 3337
- Opened:
- 17 May 1858
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 430
- Other names:
- Melton School, Melton Common School, Melton State School
The history of Melton Primary School
1858
Melton opened as a denominational school in 1858. It was located on a creek flat and the first head teacher was Stokes. Approximately 30 students were involved.
1860s
The school became a common school in 1862 and was given the number 430 in 1863.
A bluestone rubble building was completed in the late 1860s.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
A second bluestone building was added in 1877. Additional land was also purchased to make the school grounds bigger.
1880s
An underground water tank was added in the early 1880s, supplying water to the school.
1919
A wooden teacher's residence was added in 1919.
1930
A pine tree plantation was planted in 1930. The trees would be sold when fully grown to raise money for the school.
1970
The school was renamed Melton Primary School in 1970.
2022
Melton Primary School is still in operation.
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