LEONGATHA SOUTH STATE SCHOOL NO.3251 (FORMER)

The former Leongatha South State School No. 3251, constructed in 1926, at 7975 Bass Highway, Leongatha South. The former Leongatha South School at 7975 Bass Highway, Leongatha South is a weatherboard gable roof single school room with an offset projecting gable porch to the north. It has a central bank of multi-pane double hung windows to the south and a single bank to the north. The porch is set to one side in line with the main roof. The gable ends are plain with only a small louvres vent at the peak. There is a small gable shelter shed on the site. The site contains a number of mature exotic trees, which were most probably planted by the children to celebrate Arbour Day throughout the years.

The former Leongatha South State School No. 3251 is of local historic and social significance to the district of Leongatha South.

Historically, it is of interest in demonstrating the development of the Leongatha South district. (AHC criteria - A.4 and D.2) 
Socially, it is one of the public buildings including the hall (now demolished) that played a significant role in the development of the Leongatha South community, and is an important part of the identity of the local area. (AHC criterion - E.1)