AGY-2124 | Sutherland Public School (1887-1926) Sutherland Public School and Commercial School (1926-1927) Sutherland Intermediate High School (1928-1959) Sutherland Public School (1960 - )

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Sutherland Public School in the County of Cumberland opened in 1887. (1)

In 1887 the establishment of a public school required a minimum of 20 students. In 1926 it became a Public and Commercial School. Many commercial schools offered vocational training primarily for boys. In 1928 Sutherland became an Intermediate High School which was a school providing both primary and secondary education. In 1960 it reverted to Sutherland Public School. (2)

As of 2014 Sutherland 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=7348 (accessed 14 October 2014).
2. Government Schools of NSW 1848-2003. NSW Department of Education and Training, 2003, pp.16-18.
3 Department of Education and Communities. School Locator https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/schoolfind/locator/?do=showRecord&code=3136 (accessed 14 October 2014).