Old Primary School

The Wedderburn State School No. 794 was established in 1865 at 24 Wilson St, Wedderburn, Mr Joseph Lockhart was the first head teacher. The front section of the school was completed in 1868 and further extensions were made in 1888. Various rooms and halls were rented throughout the town as enrolments increased. The back section of the school was opened in 1908. Over the years, as several small rural schools closed, the Kurraca, Borung and Barrakee schools were moved onto the Wedderburn site.

High School

In 1941, Forms 1 & 2 commenced and in 1948 the Primary School in Wilson St was proclaimed as a Higher Elementary School. On January 1, 1961, the Wedderburn High School was established on the current Hospital Street site.

Amalgamation – Wedderburn College

In December 1999, the Department decided to close the primary school site and merge it with the Wedderburn High School and the Korong Vale State School on the Hospital Street site, and named it the Wedderburn P-12 College, where it has operated since.

Wedderburn College is gearing up for a significant milestone in July 2025, as it celebrates 160 years of education in the Wedderburn community. To commemorate this occasion, we will be hosting a week of celebrations. The college is also creating a special Cookbook that will feature favourite family recipes from current and former families and teachers associated with the school.
How to Participate
Submit a Recipe: If you have a cherished family recipe, you are encouraged to contribute it to the Cookbook. This is a wonderful opportunity to share culinary traditions and memories. Click the link to submit recipe https://forms.gle/4MqkX4tKs96Z61jL7
Make a Donation: Contributions are also welcome to help fund the creation of the Cookbook. All proceeds from sales will be directed towards developing a new junior playground at Wedderburn College. Call (03) 54943011