St Francis Xavier School

Author

Shire of Quairading

Place Number

24801

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Location

3 McLennan St Quairading

Location Details

Local Government

Quairading

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1955

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Apr 1996	Category 3	Category 3 Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place represents a Christian based education system, and an alternative to a State school system.

Physical Description

Dark red brick coloured structure with a red and black tiled roof. The roof is gabled. Two pavilions form an "L" shape with verandahs along the two half enclosed sides. The verandas have concrete floors and the columns are 3" diameter steel.

History

The school opened in 1955 with 70 children. The Presentation sisters were instrumental in introducing extra-curricula activities like music and elocution into the Quairading area. The school closed in 1975 due to lack of numbers.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Other
Original Use	EDUCATIONAL	Primary School
Other Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other Community Hall\Centre

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	TILE	Ceramic Tile
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Education & science

Creation Date

27 Feb 2013

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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