Key information
- Address:
- Korobeit 3341
- Opened:
- 1 January 1864
- Closed:
- 31 December 1939
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 787
- Other names:
- Landsberg Mains School, Korobeit Common School
How to find enrolment and other school records
If the school is open: contact the school directly to access your records.
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.
The history of Korobeit State School
1864
The school opened as a common school in 1864. The school was called Landsberg Mains School before it was known as Korobeit.
The first head teacher was John Heap.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
Charles Tanner was the head teacher during this time.
1886
Korobeit had low student numbers so it became a part-time school. It shared its only teacher with Pentland Hills State School (No. 701), and the teacher split their time between both schools.
1889
The school became full time again.
1910
The school became part-time again for a year.
1918
The old schoolhouse was sold and moved elsewhere. It was replaced by a newer building brought in from Ingliston State School (No. 1690).
1939
Korobeit State School closed in 1939.
The schoolhouse was moved to Kangaroo Hills State School (No. 881) and the shelter shed moved to Myrniong State School (No.487).
Find more information about this school
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