Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
10 McKay St Port Hedland
now Port Hedland State School
Port Hedland
Pilbara
Constructed from 1959, Constructed from 1906
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Aug 2015 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 | Category 2 | |
Primary School (fmr) is significant as the first education facility in Port Hedland, associations with staff and students between 1906 to 1942, and 1953 to 1961. The place makes a contribution to the character and streetscape of the town of Port Hedland.
Single storey timber framed Asbestos clad bungalow raised on round concrete stumps with verandahs. Hipped roof clad with corrugated iron. Fronting McKay Street.
Established in 1906, the school served the Port Hedland community as the only education facility until 1942. During World War Two the school was closed due to bombing threats, and did not reopen until 1953. During that time, the Army used the building as a mess. During the closure period the Catholic Presentation Sister’s took responsibility for education and opened St Cecilia’s Catholic College. In 1959 two rooms were added to the original one room of the Primary School, but in 1961 it closed and a new junior high school opened in Acton Street. In 1992 the property was vested to Town of Port Hedland, and has since been used by various community organisations, including the Red Cross and Playhouse Theatre Group. More recently it has been occupied by the Volunteer Sea Rescue and Game Fishing Club, to whom the property is now vested.
Integrity: Moderate Degree Authenticity: Moderate Degree Changes to place: Considerable to facilitate changes in use.
Fair
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Other Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | PLASTER | Fibrous Plaster Sheet |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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