Key information
- Address:
- Barkstead, 3364
- Opened:
- 1 June 1869
- Closed:
- 1 January 1971
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 985
- Other names:
- Barkstead School, Barkstead Common School, Barkstead State School
The history of Barkstead Primary School
1869
Barkstead opened as a common school in 1869. It was opened by the owners of 2 local sawmills.
The school had a bark roof when it opened which was eventually replaced with a shingled roof.
1876
This school became a state school in 1876.
1962
A new portable building replaced the old schoolhouse. It was opened by the Hon J.S Bloomfield who was a member of parliament.
1970
The name of the school changed to Barkstead Primary School in 1970.
1971
Barkstead Primary School closed in 1971.
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