Cottesloe Primary School & Cottesloe School for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired

Author

Shire of Peppermint Grove

Place Number

01933

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Location

530 Stirling Highway Peppermint Grove

Location Details

Cnr Keane & Johnston Sts

Other Name(s)

Cottesloe State School; and Cottesloe Infant
Government School Cottesloe; Cottesloe Senior

Local Government

Peppermint Grove

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	24 Jul 2018
State Register	Registered	21 Sep 2001	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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Jul 1999	Category 1	Category 1 Buildings, which due to their character create the atmosphere of Peppermint Grove, therefore should be retained, but may be altered and extended in a manner which is both discrete and sympathetic to the original fabric and character so that a significant proportion of the original building is retained and from the street the additions are seen to be a continuation of the same fabric and character.
Register of the National Estate	Permanent	21 Mar 1978			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	27 May 1974			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The brick, limestone, render and iron singlestoreyed school
building, in the Federation Free Style/Arts & Crafts styles, has cultural
significancebecause:
- it has exceptional historical associations with the local
community, the education community and distinguished public and
political figures;
- it is one of the most distinguishedstate school designs of its
period;
- it is representative of the standard and facilities of available
public education;
- it is a major amenity and landmark in the suburb.

Physical Description

The place is a landmark due to its prominent location on Stirling Highway
and its pleasing design. It is a good example of the ambitious style of
architecture following from gold based prosperity by George Temple
Poole one ofWestern Australia's finest architects.

History

The place was the first permanent state school to be established in the
area. The school was opened officiallyin 1898 with a roll of208 children.
Fees were 6d for every child over 12 years and 3d for every child under
12. State school fees were abolished in 1899. The school underwent two
further stages of developmentuntil 1910. The school has had a number of
notable headmasters and several former pupils have gone on to
distinguished careers in education. It continues to serve as a Primary
School. Pupils at the school have included, Dame Rachel Cleland
(Evans). Exceptional historical significance.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place is attractive, harmonious, well proportioned and coherent
building which has skillfullywelded two similar, but differing styles. The
first stage was designed by George Temple Poole in a characteristic Free
Classical style, whilst the western additions are more in the standardised
school designs, using a subdued Arts & Crafts style.
The school was built in stages. The first stage, completed in 1898,
consisted of the eastern gable and colonnaded central wing, with 4
classrooms, in a Federation Free Style. The original roof was timber
shingles. A western gable was added in 1899, with two extra
classrooms. A further western gable with two classrooms was added
in 1910 and the classrooms in the eastern gable were converted into
a hall. Major additions completed 1989.

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	T Henderson & S Baxter	From Ink to Internet, 100 Years in the life of Cottesloe Primary School
	R. Pascoe	WesternAustralia's Capital Suburb, Peppermint Grove
	R.M James	Heritage of Pines

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
161	Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	EDUCATIONAL	Primary School
Present Use	EDUCATIONAL	Special School
Original Use	EDUCATIONAL	Special School
Original Use	EDUCATIONAL	Primary School

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Arts and Crafts

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Limestone
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Wall	BRICK	Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Education & science

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 Feb 2021

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