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Colac Primary School (No. 117)

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

Key information

Address:
65 Murray Street, Colac 3250
Opened:
1 September 1850
School type:
Primary
School number:
117
Other names:
Colac School, Colac Common School, Colac State School
Email:
colac.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Phone:
03 5231 2560

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The history of Colac Primary School

  • 1850

    Colac opened in 1850. The head teacher was Farquhar Morison.

  • 1862

    The school became a common school in 1862.

  • 1870s

    The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878. A local hall was being used as the schoolhouse.

    A new school was built from bluestone and brick in 1878.

  • 1900s

    Black and white photograph of Colac Primary School building with students in front of the school gate.
    Colac State School circa 1900. Source: State Library of Victoria

  • 1964

    The school was destroyed by fire. A new school had to be built.

  • 1966

    The new school opened in 1966.

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Colac Primary School.

  • 2000

    The school marked its 150th anniversary.

  • 2006

    The school had a major upgrade with new classrooms and administration area added.

  • 2010

    The school opened a full-sized stadium.

  • 2022

    Colac Primary School is still in operation.

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