Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
21 Kaloorup Rd Vasse
Off Bussell Hwy Approx. 2.5kms S/W of junction with Yalingup Rd.
Old Vasse School
Busselton
South West
Constructed from 1901
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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State Register | Registered | 21 Sep 2001 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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Category | ||||
Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 04 Nov 1981 | ||
Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 10 Jun 1980 | ||
Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 |
Old Vasse Primary School, comprising an original one roomed school in a landscape setting, has cultural heritage significance as one of the few remaining weatherboard and iron ore teacher school buildings remaining in the district that still functions for its intended purpose. It reveals the nature of educational buildings and the factors that historically were taken into account for the health and hygiene of the pupils. It is important to the history and development of the town with its long and continuous use and is highly valued by the community. The building and setting are aesthetically pleasing.
The Old Vasse School demonstrates local architectural style in an educational context. It has a simple, one room plan. A fresh coat of paint has been aptly applied to attribute a sense of playfulness to the building.
Old Vasse School was built to a Public Works Department standard pattern for single room schools. The schools were often transported to other sites when no longer required. This school survived and expanded and a replacement school was constructed on the same site in 1960.
High Degree/High Degree Integrity Notes: The place retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place retains a high degree of authenticity.
Very Good
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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"Vasse School Conservation Plan" | 1998 |
Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
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3066 | Vasse Primary School: Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Library |
Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Style |
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Vernacular |
Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
General | Specific |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
PEOPLE | Early settlers |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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