Wanganui Education Board

Provinces were abolished in New Zealand and the central government took control of education. The Education Act 1877 established twelve regional education boards, including this the Wanganui Education Board.

Timeline

1892 - Wanganui Technical School - founded by the Wanganui Education Board
1905 - End of year figures: Schools 85, teaching staff 374, number of pupils 12,983. gross revenue £78,078.
1906 - "The Wanganui Education Board has jurisdiction over a district which comprises the Counties of Wanganui, Waitotara, Hawera, Patea, Waimarino, Rangitikei, Oroua, Kairanga, Kiwitea, Pohangina, and Manawatu". - The offices of the Wanganui Education Board are in Nixon Street.