Key information
- Address:
- Old Beaufort Road, Raglan, 3373
- Opened:
- 6 December 1861
- Closed:
- 31 December 1996
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 523
- Other names:
- Raglan School, Raglan Common School, Raglan State School
The history of Raglan Primary School
1854
Gold was discovered along Fiery Creek. This caused a population influx in the farming district where the Grant, Lancey, Pitcher and Ball families settled.
1861
A denominational school opened near Fiery Creek.
1864
It is believed that the denominational school became a common school (No. 523) because a school by this name was listed.
1873
The newly formed Department of Education built a new school building when Raglan became a state school.
1902
In 1902, a new building replaced the building completed in 1873.
1930
The school established a timber plantation.
1952
Parents formed a Mothers' Club.
A new teacher's resident was also built.
1970
The name of the school changed to Raglan Primary School in 1970.
1996
The school closed in 1996.
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Oldest enrolment record
This register shows the students enrolled at Raglan from 1867 to 1888. It is currently the oldest enrolment record that PROV has for this school.
Oldest inspection record
This inspector report is dated 1915 to 1938. It is the oldest review of school performance that PROV has for this school.
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