Myrniong Primary School (No. 487)

School listing from the Victorian Government Schools Directory.

Key information

Address:
13 Muddy Lane , Myrniong 3341
Opened:
1 October 1859
School type:
Primary
School number:
487
Other names:
Blow's Flat National School, Myrniong Common School, Myrniong State School
Email:
myrniong.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Phone:
03 5368 7232
Status:
Open

Location of records

This school is open. Contact the school directly to access your records.

Note: The location of historic enrolment records from this school is unknown.

The Public Record Office Victoria holds historic administrative records about this school. To access these records visit: Public Record Office Victoria: Myrniong Primary School records(opens in a new window)

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The history of Myrniong Primary School

  • 1859

    The school opened as a national school in 1856 or 1859. It was known as Blow's Flat at the time. The first head teacher was Nicholas P. Webbe.

  • 1860s

    A brick teacher's residence was built in 1860.

    The school became a common school in 1862.

    Its named was changed to Myrniong Common School in 1863.

  • 1873

    The school became a state school in 1873.

  • 1888

    The teacher's residence was sold and removed in 1888.

  • 1952

    Two local school closed and students were transported to Myrniong.

  • 1959

    The school commemorated its 100th anniversary with a ‘centenary plaque was unveiled by the Hon. J.S. Bloomfield', Minster of Education.

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Myrniong Primary School in 1970.

  • 2022

    Myrniong Primary School is still in operation.

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