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Randwick Public School in the County of Cumberland opened in 1883. (1)
In 1883 the establishment of a Public School required 20 students. In 1913 Randwick became a Commercial School which provided both a general post-primary education and vocational training for boys intent on a business career. In the same year Randwick also became a Home Science School which provided home science and commercial training for girls. In 1920 Randwick became a Boys Intermediate High School which was a school providing both primary and secondary education. Randwick reverted to a Public School in 1959. (2)
As of 2014 Randwick Public School was still open.(3)
Endnotes
1. Department of Education and Communities. Government schools of NSW from 1848 http://www.governmentschools.det.nsw.edu.au/main_pages/school_details.aspx?schoolID=6608 (accessed 15 October 2014).
2. Government Schools of NSW 1848-2003. NSW Department of Education and Training, 2003, p.18.
3. Department of Education and Communities. School Locator https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/?do=showRecord&code=4250 (accessed 15 October 2014).
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