Learn about the history of Kyneton Primary School, one of Victoria's oldest public schools.
Key information
Address:
49-79 Edgecombe Street, Kyneton 3444
Opened:
24 March 1856
School type:
Primary
School number:
343
Other names:
Kyneton National School, Kyneton Common School, Kyneton State School
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Kyneton opened as a national school in 1856. The first head teacher was Robert Begg and he was assisted by Mrs Watson. When it opened 30 students attended but this increased quickly to 80. The school buildings included two bluestone rooms.
1862
The school became a common school in 1862. Ross Cox was head teacher at the time.
1870s
The school became a state school at some stage between 1873 and 1877. The new Department of Education added 2 new classrooms when it took over the school.
1907
The school was remodelled in 1907 and classes were held in the School of Mines, Salvation Army Hall and drill hall while this happened.
Kyneton Primary School when it was known as Kyneton State School, date unknown. Source: State Library of Victoria
1970
The school was renamed Kyneton Primary School in 1970.
2018
The school relocated from 7-15 Baynton Street Kyneton to the purposely built new school at 49-79 Edgecombe Street Kyneton.
2022
Kyneton Primary School is still in operation.
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