Key information
- Address:
- 97-105 Westcott Parade , Rockbank 3335
- Opened:
- 12 October 1868
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 919
- Other names:
- New Cambridge Common School, New Cambridge State School, Rockbank State School
- Email:
- rockbank.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone:
- 03 9747 1210
- Status:
- Open
Location of records
Digital records are kept at the school.
To request access, contact the school directly.
Hard copy records created before records became digital are stored in the Department of Education’s archive.
To request access, contact the records team.
If you’re not sure whether the records you need are digital or hard copy, the records team can check for you.
Contact the Department of Education records team
Email: archives.records@education.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1800 359 140
Some older records for this school are held at the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV).
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The history of Rockbank Primary School
1868
The school opened as a common school in 1868. It was called New Cambridge Common School when it opened.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1906
The name of the school was changed to Rockbank State School in 1906. James I. Corr was head teacher at the time and there were around 40 students enrolled.
1930s
A teacher residence was added in the 1930s.
1970
The school was renamed Rockbank Primary School in 1970.
2022
Rockbank Primary School is still in operation.
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