In 1904 the Convent School opened. Public School enrolment dropped to 95. In 1911 dangerous condition of the school repaired by G. H. Edmonds for 112 pounds seven shillings. In 1914 petition by parents have headmaster removed. Replaced by Mr. (later Inspector) G. Martin in 1915. In July 1916 P formed. President Rev P.A. Smith, Secretary Mr. A. Gettings, Treasurer Mr. A. Stewart. Visit by Deputy Chief Inspector Disrict Works,- "At Warialda I was struck by the primitive character of our buildings. Warialda surprised me. It is a nice little town, well managed municipally, and the school buildings reflect little credit on us". In 1919 visit by Supervising Engineer:-"The residence, although unhealthy in its present condition, and may be responsible for bronchial trouble as regards the teacher's family, can be placed in hygenic condition". The residence was re-roofed by E. Anderson at a cost of 213 pounds, 10 shillings and 9 pence. Super-Primary Course leading to Immediate Certificate introduced. English, History, Geometry, Mathematics, Business Principles and Needle Work. Super-Primary assistant appointed. In 1923 repairs and additions completed by Anderson and Rogers at a cost of 198 pounds "The Prevalence of flies, mosquitoes and creatures render meals during the summer months unpleasant". The kitchen and living room of the residence were fly-proofed by P. Hanson for 8 pounds and 3 shillings. In 1929 school population 168. Headmaster had composite class of 24 in 6th; 22 in 7th; 2 in 8th - total 48. Visit by Minister for education, Mr. Drummond, who reported "not too great a task for a first-class Headmaster". All lady teachers asked for transfers because at their boarding establishment, "They were terrorised by drunken men and their rooms were infested with vermin and rats". Alternative accommodation was found and the ladies stayed. In 1930 school closed at 3.30 p.m. instead of 4.00 p.m. In 1933 a new room was built using Public funds and Unemployment Relief Funds at a cost of 512 pounds - officially opened in February by B. M. Wade M.L.A. In 1934 Roger Moore's electricity connected to the residence in April and two lights to the school in May.