Australia, South Australia, School Admission Registers - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
In this collection are school admission records of South Australia including information of students and their parents/guardians covering 1873-1985. From 1885 head teachers were required to keep school records which include admission registers. In this set of records students born more than 115 years ago will have images accompanying them.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Student's Name
 * Year Student Was in School

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information you have found to find the person in census records
 * Use the information to locate the person in civil registration and church records
 * Look for possible relatives with the same last names and address
 * There might be possible information on their immigration
 * You can track their movements through the different schools they went to
 * You can find other records through the occupations of parents or guardians

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This can help you find possible relatives
 * Search for possible variations in the person's name
 * The individual may be found in other records
 * Search their records in nearby locations
 * There's a possibility of transcription errors

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Australia.
 * Record Finder
 * Australia Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.

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