One of the region’s most iconic schools, Warwick Central State School, will celebrate a significant milestone on 13 September 2025, marking 150 years since its foundation.
The school, which has been a cornerstone of the Warwick community, invites past and present students, teachers, and families to join in a day of festivities to honour its rich history and enduring legacy.
Our heritage-listed state school at 55B Guy Street was built from 1874 to 1875. It was also known as Warwick West Boys School, Girls School and Infants School and Warwick West School. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 6 February 2006.
A ceremony attended by townspeople watched the town’s Mayor lay the foundation stone of our iconic sandstone building on 25 June 1874. The stonework was contracted to John McCulloch at a cost of £1055.
John Keleher carried out the timber structures and joinery. It was completed by the end of March 1875. A dividing fence was constructed in the following year to separate the girls’ and boys’ sections of the school.
The school’s history is intertwined with the development of Warwick as a successful regional hub. From the early days of chalkboards and slate to today’s technology-rich classrooms, Warwick Central has consistently evolved to meet the needs of its students, preparing generations for their futures.
In honour of its past staff, students and families, a series of events will be held on Saturday 13 September 2025 to commemorate 150 years of Warwick Central.
