The Naseby Public School was established in the early days of goldmining in the district. The building now occupied is a wooden structure of three rooms, with accommodation for about 200 pupils, and is situated at the corner of Derwent and Outer streets. There are about 205 names on the roll, and the average attendance is 175. The school is now (1904) a district high school as well as a primary school. Mr. James Malcolm was appointed headmaster in 1891.