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Waubra Primary School (No. 859)

Learn about the history of Waubra Primary School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
2110 Sunraysia Highway, Waubra 3352
Opened:
1 July 1866
School type:
Primary
School number:
859
Other names:
Waubra School, Waubra Common School, Waubra State School
Email:
waubra.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Phone:
03 5343 5358

How to find enrolment and other school records

If the school is open: contact the school directly to access records.

If the school has closed: contact the Archives and Records branch via email archives.records@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 359 140 and they will assist you.

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The history of Waubra Primary School

  • 1866

    Waubra opened as a common school in 1866.

  • 1870s

    The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Waubra Primary School in 1970.

  • 1974

    Black and white photograph of the Waubra school building behind a picket fence and plants.
    Waubra Primary School building in 1974. Source: John T. Collins and the State Library of Victoria

  • 2022

    Waubra Primary School is still in operation.

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