Gordon Public School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gordon Public School (former) |
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Gordon Public School, pictured in 1937
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| Location | 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon, Ku-ring-gai Council, New South Wales, Australia |
| Built | 1871 |
| Built for | NSW Instruction Department |
| Owner | Ku-ring-gai Council |
| Official name: Gordon Public School; Former Gordon Public School | |
| Type | State heritage (built) |
| Designated | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference no. | 757 |
| Type | School - State (public) |
| Category | Education |
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The Gordon Public School was an old public school in Gordon, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It's located on the Pacific Highway. The school first opened its doors in 1871 and taught students until it closed in 1989. Today, the building is used by the local community and is owned by the Ku-ring-gai Council. It's considered an important historical site and was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register in 1999. After it closed, new public schools like Gordon East and Gordon West Public School took its place.
A Look Back at Gordon Public School
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From 1871 to 1885, this school was known as the Lane Cove School. It started when a church school, the Wesleyan School at Lane Cove, became a public school in 1871. At that time, 54 children were enrolled.
The school continued to operate in the old Wesleyan chapel until 1877. In March 1876, a piece of land on Lane Cove Road (now Pacific Highway) was bought for £30. However, some of this land was later taken by the Railway Department in 1888 for train lines. The Education Department then bought more land for £318, and even more land was added in 1891.
In 1885, the school's name officially changed from Lane Cove School to Gordon Public School. New school buildings and a home for the principal were built in 1877 for £1,957. These new buildings opened in August of that year.
In 1897, a new part of the school was opened by the Minister for Public Instruction, The Hon. Jacob Garrard MP. It was reported that the school could then hold 98 students. More additions were made in 1888, costing £207. The new rooms were large, measuring about 10.5 meters by 7.3 meters. They were made of stone and had slate roofs, matching the older parts of the building. The design was modern, allowing for lots of light and fresh air. Each child had plenty of space. This new section could hold 100 students. With the older building, the school could teach a total of 220 children. In March 1897, 205 students were enrolled, with an average of 143 attending each day. The total cost for the land and buildings was £3,351.
Famous Former Students
- Philip Cox AO, a well-known architect.
Why Gordon Public School is Important
Gordon Public School was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on April 2, 1999. This means it's recognized as an important historical site that needs to be protected.
