Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
30 Kennedy St Northam
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1995, Constructed from 1921
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 18 Dec 2007 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance |
2. Considerable significance |
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Statement of Significance
Northam Senior High School has aesthetic and architectural significance, being an example of the Inter-War Mediterranean style. It has historical and social significance, having provided vital educational services to generations of young Northam people, and as the first rural town to achieve post primary education in 1921.
Physical Description
Northam Senior High School complex has increased in size over the years since it was built in 1920-21. The symmetrical double storey buildings have light coloured textured stucco walls, exposed rafter ends, double hung windows, and central entry portico with grouped posts. The windows are framed by face brick rectangular architraves.
History
A private finishing school for young ladies was the first 'high school' in Northam in 1898. Northam was the first rural town in Western Australia (& Geraldton) to have a post-primary education school at East Northam Primary School. Northam Senior High School has been extended over time with the addition of various wings. Past students relate how they "dragged" the building from one location to another. The hall is used as a theatre arts centre and a new hall/gymnasium was constructed in 1986. A new science and agricultural block and prevocational centre, opened in 1996. Some eminent people were once students at Northam Senior High School, including Rhodes Scholar Jerry Ellis, athlete Shirley Strickland, cricketer John Rutherford, and Naturalists Harry Butler and Barbara York-Main.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: Moderate to High degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Works Department under W. B. Hardwick | Architect | 1921 | - |
| Kenneth Broadhurst, Ryan & Evans (1974 additions) | Architect | 1974 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Secondary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Secondary School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
| Wall | RENDER | Roughcast |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Feb 2020Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.