150 years: Muckleford South State School

Learn about the history of Muckleford South State School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Burgoyne Street, Muckleford South, 3452
Opened:
4 October 1871
Closed:
31 December 1927
School type:
Primary
School number:
1124
Other names:
Muckleford South Common School

The history of Muckleford South State School

  • 1870s

    Muckleford South opened as a common school in 1871. There were 28 students enrolled when the school opened.

    This school became a state school between 1873 and 1878.

    Extra classes were held at night starting in 1875. 

    The night school closed in 1877 after two years.

     

  • 1890

    There were around 100 students going to this school in 1890.

    The number of students began to fall after 1890.

  • 1927

    Muckleford South State School closed in 1927.

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