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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]
The Fortrose Public School
The Fortrose Public School , which was founded in 1876, occupies an elevated position on a fine site of ten acres on the main road from Fortrose to Tokonui and Waikawa. The building is of wood and iron, and contains two class rooms, with accommodation for a hundred children. In 1903, the number on the roll stood at 50, and the average attendance was forty-six. The playgroung has a shelter-shed, and there is a school residence of five rooms.