Key information
- Address:
- 2 Martley Street, Porepunkah 3740
- Opened:
- 23 January 1873
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1144
- Other names:
- Porepunkah Common School, Porepunkah State School
- Email:
- porepunkah.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone:
- 03 5756 2253
How to find enrolment and other school records
If the school is open: contact the school directly to access records.
If the school has closed: contact the Archives and Records branch via email archives.records@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 359 140 and they will assist you.
The history of Porepunkah Primary School
1873
Porepunkah opened as a common school in 1873. The first head teacher was McLaughan and there were 62 students enrolled.
1875
The school became a state school in 1875.
1910s
At some stage between 1910 and 1915 a new school building was added.
1920s
Land for a pine plantation was purchased in 1924 to raise funds for the school. It was planted in 1925.
1941
The school building added in 1910 was moved to a better site at the school and renovated. It became a visual education room.
1951
Electricity was connected in 1951.
1955
The pine plantation was milled in 1955 and the school received the profits. Another classroom was built that year.
1963
A classroom, office and storeroom were added in 1963.
1970
The school was renamed Porepunkah Primary School in 1970.
2022
Porepunkah Primary School is still in operation.
Find more information about this school
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