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Seafield State School (No. 546)

Learn about the history of Seafield State School, one of Victoria’s oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Tullamarine 3043
Opened:
1 October 1859
Closed:
22 June 1884
School type:
Primary
School number:
546
Other names:
Seafield National School, Seafield Common School

Can you help us find records for this school?

The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only holds historical correspondence records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing archives.records@education.vic.gov.au.

The history of Seafield State School

  • 1859

    Seafield opened as a national school.

    The first head teacher was Samuel Lazarus.

    John Grant donated the school site, located in the parish of Tullamarine.

    Grant was the correspondent on the school's Local Patrons Board.

    The school buildings included a school room, classroom and a two rooms for teacher accommodation.

    Two more teacher accommodation rooms and verandas were added later.

  • 1880s

    The school worked part-time with Tullamarine State School (No. 632).

  • 1884

    The school closed.

    John Grant repurchased the site and the buildings.

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