Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
Location
Wanliss St Jarrahdale
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1874
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 29 Aug 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | UNKNOWN | 14 Jul 1997 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 4 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 | Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
The school has a high level of social significance, being an essential part of the lives of the children of the town and representative of the confidence of the people living in the town. Although this is not the original school building, it still bears some historic significance it has links back to the original 1892 school and also in that it is the only school left in the town still operating. The establishment of the school is also associated with the opening of the timber industry in Jarrahdale which was the basis for the development of the Jarrahdale townsite. Part of the group of historic buildings in the historic Jarrahdale townsite.
Physical Description
The school has two sections - an older 2 roomed building in the front of the school, separated from a newer jarrah weatherboard, asbestos building by a large playing area. There is a new covered area.
History
In 1874, Jarrahdale's first school commenced under school master Mr J Harris. The school was located on the north bank of the Cooralong at the southern end of Brook Road. Unfortunately, the failure of the Wanliss Brothers resulted in the school being closed after only two years. In 1878, after many requests from Jarrahdale residents to the District Board of Education, the school reopened with teacher Thomas Berwick in charge. Owing to increasing enrolments, a new school house was built by Berwick on Jarrahdale Road. In 1892, this second school was replaced by another new three-roomed school on Cousens Street. In June 1954, this school burnt down, and the present primary and pre-school was erected in Wanliss Street.
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS: New covered area
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SJ5-08 | Local Heritage Survey |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
03 Jan 2024Disclaimer
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