Local Government
Peppermint Grove
Region
Metropolitan
530 Stirling Highway Peppermint Grove
Cnr Keane & Johnston Sts
Cottesloe
State School; and Cottesloe Infant
Government School Cottesloe; Cottesloe Senior
Peppermint Grove
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1897
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 24 Jul 2018 | |
| State Register | Registered | 21 Sep 2001 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Jul 1999 | Category 1 | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 27 May 1974 | ||
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 161 | Municipal Inventory |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Special School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Special School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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