Key information
- Address:
- Stawell Street, Tarraville, 3971
- Opened:
- 12 September 1856
- Closed:
- 1 January 1989
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 615
- Other names:
- Tarraville School, Tarraville Common School, Tarraville State School
The history of Tarraville Primary School
1856
Tarraville opened as a national school in 1856.
The first head teacher was John F. Blanche and he was helped by his wife.
1862
The school became a common school.
1873
The school became a state school in January 1873.
1877
A new schoolhouse was built in 1877.
1970
The name of the school changed to Tarraville Primary School in 1970.
1989
Tarraville Primary School closed in 1989.
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