150 years: Mitta Mitta Primary School

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

Key information

Address:
27 Giltrap Road, Mitta Mitta, 3701
Opened:
1 October 1869
School type:
Primary
School number:
887
Other names:
Snowy Creek Common School, Snowy Creek State School, Mitta Mitta State School

The history of Mitta Mitta Primary School

  • 1869

    The school opened as a common school in 1869. It was known as Snowy Creek Common School when it opened. The first head teacher was Thomas J. Murray. 

  • 1870s

    There were 59 students enrolled in 1870 and the average attendance was 36.

    The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1874. 

  • 1880

    The school was renamed Mitta Mitta State School in 1880.

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Mitta Mitta Primary School in 1970.

  • 2022

    Mitta Mitta Primary School is still in operation.

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