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150 years: Newlyn Primary School

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

Key information

Address:
2701 Midland Highway, Newlyn, 3364
Opened:
1 June 1861
School type:
Primary
School number:
453
Other names:
Newlyn School, Newlyn Common School, Newlyn State School

The history of Newlyn Primary School

  • 1861

    Newlyn opened as a national school in 1861. A wooden school building was built.

  • 1862

    The school became a common school in 1862.

  • 1865

    A teacher's residence was located close to the school.

  • 1870s

    An infant room, for younger students, was added in 1870.

    The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.

  • 1887

    A new brick school building opened in 1887.

  • 1913

    A new teacher's residence was added in 1913.

  • 1917

    The school was remodelled in 1917. Lighting was improved and a windmill was installed.

  • 1970

    The school was renamed Newlyn Primary School in 1970.

  • 2022

    Newlyn Primary School is still in operation.

Find more interesting facts 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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