Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
76 Wittenoom Street East Perth
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1895 to 1940, Constructed from 1895, Constructed from 1940
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 | ||
02174 East Perth Primary School (fmr)
The particular vernacular design of the Main Building and the simple utilitarian design of the Infants School Building. The place has historical significance as the government school for the former East Perth residential district. The place has a close association with Hillson Beasley, the Government Architect. The place is socially significant because of its association with families of a former residential quarter of the city. The place is representative of a Government School dating from the turn of the century.
A single storied brick building with terracotta tiled gabled roof constructed in stages to the design of the government. The building now comprising a central space and fourteen former classrooms and service rooms.
In 1894 the property was acquired for the Education Department. The school opened in 1895 and consisted of two classrooms, teacher’s room, cloak room and verandah. This is now the central and eastern parts of the current building. By 1899 the number of students was 307 which exceeded the number the school could accommodate. New classrooms were added to the western side and a large classroom was divided to provide more space. The school was extended again in 1902 to accommodate more students. Further additions were completed in the 1910s. In 1946 numbers had dropped, and by the 1970s it was proposed to close the school due to a lack of numbers. The school was closed in 1975. The building was used as office space by the Education Department. The building continues to be used as offices for private businesses.
Low level of integrity. Low level of authenticity as it is intact with some alterations.
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department [Hillson Beasley] | Architect | - | - |
| W A Government [Education Department] | Architect | - | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Perth Primary School, Conservation and Management Plan | Kevin Palassis Architects for East Perth Redevelopment Authority | July 1996 | |
| HCWA Assessment | DPLH | ||
| COP Heritage Places File 3.67/76A | City of Perth |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Depression & boom |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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