The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The St. Bathans Public School
The St. Bathans Public School is a substantial stone building of two rooms, with accommodation for about 100 children. There are sixty-five names on the roll, and the average attendance is fifty-three. A small play-ground surrounds the building, and there are covered sheds to provide needful shelter in wet weather. A five roomed schoolhouse, also of stone, fronts the main street. Mr R. H. Cowan has been master of St. Bathans Public School for fourteen years.