1960s: There were over 100 students. The railway families were a large part of the community and bigger families then.
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1873: The history of Toolamba PS began when the number of children in the district made education a necessity. A building was built by the residents on a site donated by George Bitcon.
1874: School was officially opened on the Mooroopna Murchison Rd. The average attendance was 31 pupils.
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1876: A new school built by the Education Department. The school doubled as an Anglican Church for 31 years until 1909.
1938: The original building that was used as a teacher residence was removed.
1947: A new residence was commenced and was first occupied in 1950.
1974: 100 Years Celebration. The commemorative plaque was unveiled by Mr Peter Ross Edwards MLA
1984: At a public meeting attended by 50 people including the Education Department, Rodney Shire and Toolamba School Council representatives, it was proposed to relocate the school with funding coming from the Community Employment Program for 2/3 and the shire providing the balance.
September 27, 1985: School moved to 69-77 Wren St, Toolamba.
1989: Kinder opened and ran from the Toolamba Hall.
1990: Toolamba Primary Children with craft projects
1996: Kinder was opened on-site. Thanks to the perseverance of the local community and State Parliamentarian Don Kilgour the old Moorilim school building was moved on-site.
1988-1995: Pumpkin Festival
2006-2019: Toolamba Lions Xmas Festival was a low-cost activity for families, and it stopped running due to COVID-19.
2010: At 2am on February 3 (second day of term one) an electrical fire totally destroyed the school.
2011-2012: Within a few short weeks the Education Department organised a temporary school located on the oval and acquired 73-77 Wren St to build the new school and kindergarten. That site is now the school oval and playground.
2012: Moved into new school
2021: Successful in gaining a shade sail grant to replace sails over the playground and amphitheatre
2023: Gained a grant for an Outdoor Learning Space. The school has 133 students and 17 staff and will celebrate the school’s 150th birthday in 2024.
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