Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Department of Education

State government department which administers public schools, and at times, technical and further education as well. As its role changed over the decades so too did its influence and name.

Milestone
Formed
1880
Name
Alternate
Department of Education and Training
Alternate
Board of National Education
1848 - 1866
Alternate
Council of Education
1867 - 1873
Alternate
Department of Public Instruction
1881 - 1915
Alternate
Department of Education
1915 - 1989
Alternate
Department of School Education
1989 - 1998
Position
1909 - 1915
Property
Comprises
Occupied
1915 - 29 Jul 2016
Type