Key information
- Address:
- Burrumbeet, 3352
- Opened:
- 1 August 1862
- Closed:
- 4 February 1948
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 656
- Other names:
- Weatherboard Hill Common School, Weatherboard Hill State School
The history of Weatherboard Hill State School
1862
The school, sometimes known as Weatherboard Hill, opened in 1862.
The bluestone school building had a slate roof. Bluestone is a type of rock also known as basalt.
James Richmond was the first head teacher.
1864
A grant was received for extensions, alterations and repairs.
1866
A four-room weatherboard teacher's house was added.
Joseph Nicholson was the head teacher.
1876
An additional room and back and front verandas were added.
1889
There were 33 students enrolled, with an average attendance of between 20 and 26 students.
1890
Enrolment increased to 44.
1891
The original teacher's house was replaced with a four-room weatherboard cottage.
1912
The average attendance was 30 to 35 students.
1915
Health Officer, Dr Willis, strongly condemned the old bluestone building as being damp and unsanitary.
1923
Lessons were conducted in the shelter shed while the school was being repaired and renovated.
1937
The school's name was shortened to Weatherboard.
1939
There were 15 new enrolments.
1948
The school was closed in 1948 when enrolment dropped to 6.
Former Weatherboard Hill State School in 1968. (Source: Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria) 
Rear of Weatherboard Hill State School in 1968. (Source: Pictures Collection, State Library Victoria)
Can you help us find records for this school?
The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only hold historical correspondence and building records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing 150years@education.vic.gov.au
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