Key information
- Address:
- 1880 Mickleham Road, Mickleham 3064
- Opened:
- 1 October 1870
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1051
- Other names:
- Mickleham Common School, Mickleham State School
- Email:
- mickleham.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone:
- 03 9745 2250
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 Mickleham Primary School
1870s
The school opened as a common school in 1870. It replaced Mickleham West Common School (No. 423). The first head teacher was John M. Thomas. The school building was made from bluestone quarried nearby.
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1884
Head teacher Thomas complained that he and his family were living in a mud hut. A new teacher's residence was provided in 1884.
1913
A shelter shed was built in 1913.
1950s
The school closed between 1951 and 1953 due to low student numbers.
In 1955 the school was open and commemorated its 100th anniversary. An event was held with the local community, past teachers and students.
1970
The school was renamed Mickleham Primary School in 1970.
2022
Mickleham Primary School is still in operation.
Find more information about this school
The Public Records Office (PROV) is the archive of Victoria's State and local government. They look after some of our oldest school records, and we can use these records to help us understand what school life used to be like.
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