Key information
- Address:
- 710 Calder Alternative Highway, Lockwood South 3551
- Opened:
- 4 March 1859
- School type:
- Primary
- School number:
- 385
- Other names:
- Lockwood School, Lockwood Common School, Lockwood State School
- Email:
- lockwood.south.ps@education.vic.gov.au
- Phone:
- 03 5435 3293
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 Lockwood South Primary School
1859
The school was opened by the Independent Church in 1859. It was known as Lockwood School when it opened. The first head teacher was James Richards.
1860s
The school building was made of either brick or stone and could accommodate 60 students. The school became a common school in 1862.
1873
The school became a state school in 1873.
1889
A teacher's residence was added in 1889.
1915
The name of the school was changed to Lockwood South in 1915.
1970
The school was renamed Lockwood South Primary School in 1970.
2006
The school took delivery of 5 new modular classrooms.
2010s
The school was redeveloped in 2012. A new open learning space, staff room and administration area were added. The redevelopment was opened by the Honourable Martin Dixon, Education Minister.
2022
Lockwood South Primary School is still in operation.
Find more information about this school
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