Key information
- Address:
- Doherty's Road, Truganina, 3029
- Opened:
- 1 January 1857
- Closed:
- 31 January 1968
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 192
- Other names:
- Derrimut School, Derrimut Common School, Derrimut State School, Truganina State School
The history of Trunganina State School
1857
The school was opened by the Church of England. It was originally called Derrimut.
The first head teacher was Samuel Hayes.
1858
The average number of students was 23 (12 boys and 11 girls).
1863
The school became a common school under the Board of Education.
The school consisted of a stone schoolhouse accommodating 60 students, and a five-room brick or stone house.
1873
The school became a state school under the Department of Education.
1877
The name of the school changed to Truganina State School.
1968
The school was destroyed when fires swept through the district in January 1968.
Can you help us find records for this school?
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only hold historical building records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au
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