Swayneville State School

Named in honour of Edward Swayne (former M.L.A. for Mirani), Swayneville State School was opened in August 1935. For the first two years, classes were conducted in the Methodist Mission Hall at Shinfield. Miss Ethel Donohue had the privilege of being Swayneville State School’s first Principal.
In March 1939, the ‘new’ school was opened on land donated by Mr John Jackson, and has remained on this site.
Following the closure of West Plane Creek School, that building was moved to Swayneville in the early 1970’s. A third building was constructed in the early 1980’s.
Since then the school's facilities have evolved with the school. 2010 saw the building of the resource centre, provisioning the school with a new library and administration area. 2014 saw the establishment of a dedicated building suitable for the 'prep' year.
The school celebrated 75 years of establishment in 2010, and amongst the celebrations was the creation of an anniversary wall, which now graces the new entry into the school grounds. The positive relationship enjoyed between current staff and parents indicates that the educational partnership is as strong as ever.