Key information
- Address:
- 7 Queen Street, Smeaton, 3364
- Opened:
- 1 September 1861
- Closed:
- 31 December 2013
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 552
- Other names:
- Smeaton School, Smeaton Common School
The history of Smeaton Primary School
1861
Smeaton opened in 1861.
The first head teacher was John Forbes and his assistant was Zillah North.
The school building was made of wood and was attended by 44 students.
1868
Building renovations were undertaken due to rising student numbers.
1870 to 1871
A four-room teacher's house was supplied.
1882
The district population continued to rise, leading to increased enrolments at the school. Another classroom was added in October.
1907
A new brick building was built and could accommodate 122 students.
1970
The name of the school changed to Smeaton Primary School in 1970.
2013
The school closed in 2013 due to low student numbers.
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