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Gordon Primary School (No. 755)

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

Key information

Address:
1 Dicker Street, Gordon 3345
Opened:
1 January 1864
School type:
Primary
School number:
755
Other names:
Gordon Common School, Gordon State School
Email:
gordon.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Phone:
03 5368 9223

How to find enrolment and other school records

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If the school has closed: contact the Archives and Records branch via email archives.records@education.vic.gov.au or 1800 359 140 and they will assist you.

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The history of Gordon Primary School

  • 1864

    Gordon opened as a common school in 1864.

  • 1873

    Gordon became a state school in 1873. The first head teacher was William H. Dicker.

    When the number of students at the school began to grow, a larger timber building with a shingle roof was built.

  • 1883

    A new brick schoolhouse was built in 1883. The number of students enrolled was now 500. The Mechanics Institute had to be used as an extra classroom.

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Gordon Primary School in 1970.

    Photograph of the Gordon Primary School building
    Gordon Primary School in 1970. Source: Laurie Burchell and the State Library of Victoria

  • 2022

    Gordon Primary School is still in operation.

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