Key information
- Address:
- Kyneton Road, Metcalfe, 3448
- Opened:
- 1 February 1866
- Closed:
- 31 December 1993
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 851
- Other names:
- Metcalfe State School
The history of Metcalfe Primary School
1866
Metcalfe opened as a common school in 1866.
The first head teacher was Mr Matthew H. Wait.
The average attendance during the first year reached 30 students.
The original brick building was described as 'substantial'.
There was also a two-room teacher's house.
1913
In 1913 a new school building and house were built near the original site.
1928
In 1928 a timber plantation was established.
1966
In 1966 the school celebrated its 100th anniversary.
The local community presented the school with memorial gates to celebrate.
1970s
The name of the school changed to Metcalfe Primary School in 1970.
The school and teacher's house were renovated in the 1970s.
1993
The school closed in 1993.
The school building was moved to Taradale Primary School (No. 614).
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Oldest inspection record
This inspector report is dated 1944 to 1962. It is the oldest review of school performance that PROV has for this school.
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