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California Hill State School

Learn about the history of California Hill State School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Esler Street, California Gully 3556
Opened:
12 October 1857
Closed:
31 December 1878
School type:
Primary
School number:
156
Other names:
California Hill National School, California Hill Common School
Status:
Closed

Can you help us find records for this school?

The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only hold historical correspondence records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing archives.records@education.vic.gov.au.

The history of California Hill State School

  • 1857

    California Hill opened in 1857 in a Methodist church building.

  • 1862

    The school became a common school around this time.

  • 1873

    The school was leased from the Methodist church and became a state school in 1873.

  • 1878

    California Hill State School closed in December 1878.

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