A near-century of history and a national basketball name.
Datong Elementary School was founded in 1930 under Japanese rule as 苗栗第二公學校 ("Miaoli Second Public School"), giving it nearly a century of continuous history in Miaoli City. The school today houses an art-talent class and fields one of the top-ranked elementary school basketball teams in Taiwan. Its facilities include a library, playground, basketball courts, and an all-weather gymnasium.
大同國小創立於1930年（昭和5年），日治時期名為「苗栗第二公學校」，在苗栗市已有近百年不間斷的校史。學校目前設有美術資優班，籃球隊更是全台頂尖的國小球隊之一。校內設施包括圖書館、操場、籃球場與全天候體育館。
What makes this school worth knowing.
🏀 A Nationally Top-Ranked Basketball Team
全國頂尖籃球隊
Datong fields one of the top-ranked elementary school basketball teams nationally, a source of pride for the century-old school.
🎨 An Art-Talent Class
美術資優班
The school houses a dedicated art-talent class, offering specialized instruction for students with a strong interest in the visual arts.
🏫 Nearly a Century of History
近百年校史
Founded in 1930 as 苗栗第二公學校 under Japanese rule, Datong is one of Miaoli City's oldest continuously operating schools.
🏟️ Well-Rounded Facilities
完善校園設施
The campus includes a library, playground, basketball courts, and an all-weather gymnasium supporting both academics and athletics.
Nearly a century in the county seat.
As one of Miaoli City's oldest schools (nearly a century old), Datong Elementary reflects the county seat's long educational history alongside its Hakka cultural park heritage. See the Miaoli county page for more on the region.
Find the school.
No. 80, Datong Rd., Gaomiao Village, Miaoli City, Miaoli County, Taiwan
苗栗縣苗栗市高苗里大同路80號
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