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California Hill State School

Learn about the history of California Hill State School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.

Key information

Address:
Long Gully 3550
Opened:
1 January 1861
Closed:
31 December 1878
School type:
Primary
School number:
156
Other names:
California Hill National School, California Hill Common School

Can you help us find records for this school?

The Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) only hold historical correspondence records for this closed school. If you have any, or if you know of any, please let us know by emailing archives.records@education.vic.gov.au.

The history of California Hill State School

  • 1861

    California Hill opened in 1861.

  • 1862

    The school became a common school around this time.

    A schoolhouse was built in 1862.

  • 1865

    The size of the schoolhouse was increased in 1865.

  • 1870s

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

    California Hill State School closed in December 1878.

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