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West Moranding Common School (No. 791)

Learn about the history of West Moranding Common School, one of Victoria’s oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Moranding 3764
Opened:
24 September 1866
Closed:
1 December 1898
School type:
Primary
School number:
791
Other names:
West Moranding Common School

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The history of West Moranding Common School

  • 1860s

    West Moranding opened as a common school in 1866.

    Peter Hatton was the first head teacher. He taught from 1866 to 1867.

  • 1873

    West Moranding became a state school.

    Richard Sheehy was head teacher.

    The average number of students was 45.

  • 1890

    Student numbers are low in 1890, with 16 students.

  • 1898

    West Moranding closed in 1898.

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