Key information
- Address:
- 74 High Street, Yandoit, 3461
- Opened:
- 1 September 1861
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 691
- Other names:
- Yandoit School, Yandoit Common School, Yandoit State School
The history of Yandoit Primary School
1861
Yandoit opened as a national school in 1861.
The first head teacher was Thomas Gannon and the average attendance was 25.
The weatherboard school building was also used as a church until Government funding was provided.
1862
A new weatherboard building was built on the new school site.
1864
The school building was extended in 1864.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1889
A new wooden school building was built in 1889. The old school building was sold and removed from the school site.
1902
The building was extended and two rooms were added to the residence. 74 students were enrolled at the time.
1916
A laundry and bathroom were added to the teacher's residence. The school building was also renovated.
1970
The school was renamed Yandoit Primary School in 1970.
2022
Yandoit Primary School is still in operation.
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