Key information
- Address:
- 1 Mullalys Road, Bolinda 3432
- Opened:
- 1 November 1870
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 1070
- Other names:
- Bolinda Common School, Bolinda State School
- Email:
- bolinda.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone:
- 03 5428 5317
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 Bolinda Primary School
1870
Bolinda opened as a common school in 1870. It replaced Bolinda Vale (No. 88). The school building was made of American pine timber and had a shingle roof. It has an attached teacher's residence.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1878.
1882
An extra acre was added to the school grounds in 1882.
1900
46 students were enrolled in 1900
1911
A new teacher's residence was provided in 1911. There were 48 students enrolled at the time.
1970
The school was renamed Bolinda Primary School in 1970.
2022
Bolinda Primary School is still in operation.
Find more information about this school
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