Key information
- Address:
- 2 Deutgam Street, Werribee, 3030
- Opened:
- 18 December 1858
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 649
- Other names:
- Wyndham School, Wyndham District Common School, Wyndham State School, Werribee State School
The history of Werribee Primary School
1858
The school opened as a national school in 1858. It was likely known as Wyndham at the time after the name of the district.
1861
A single room school building was built in 1861.
1862
The school became a common school in 1862. The school was renamed Wyndham District Common School (No. 649).
1869
A bluestone classroom was built in 1869.
1873
The school became Wyndham State School in 1873.
1874
Another classroom was added in 1874.
1885
The school was renamed Werribee State School when the name of the district was renamed in 1885.
1900s
The school was condemned by Heath Officers in 1906.
The bluestone building was renovated and new brick classrooms were built by 1907.
1921
The school became a higher elementary school in 1921. This meant that secondary classes for older students were added, like secondary schools today.
1923
Extensions to the school were completed in 1923 to hold the secondary classes.
1938
A sloyd room was added in 1938. Sloyd rooms were used for woodwork.
1950s
Two aluminium classrooms were added in 1953 and a domestic arts section in 1954.
Secondary classes moved to the new Werribee High School (No. 8465) in 1956. The high school stayed on the Werribee school site until a new school was completed in 1959.
1970
The school was renamed Werribee Primary School in 1970.
2022
Werribee Primary School is still in operation.
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