Key information
- Address:
- St Arnaud, 3478
- Opened:
- 1 July 1867
- Closed:
- 31 December 1993
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 896
- Other names:
- Redbank Common School, Redbank State School
The history of Redbank Primary School
1867
Redbank opened as a common school in 1867 on High Street. The first head teacher was James Hones.
The school building had two classrooms, a wooden porch and was built with handmade bricks.
The original slab roof was later covered in galvanised iron.
A teacher's house was also built.
1911
A School Committee was formed.
1947
The teacher's house was replaced with a building relocated from Moyreisk South State School (No. 3399).
1966
A Mothers' organisation was created.
1967
The school held its centenary.
Past and present students attended with their families.
1968
The school building was renovated.
1970
The name of the school was changed to Redbank Primary School in 1970.
1993
The school closed in 1993.
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Oldest inspection record
This inspector report is dated 1958 to 1982. It is the oldest review of school performance that PROV has for this school.
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