Greensborough Primary School No. 2062

The brick building at Greensborough Primary School, built in 1878 and with later early 20th century additions and alterations, is significant. The new building situated in the centre of the site is not significant.

How is it significant?

The former Greensborough Primary School is of local aesthetic, social and historic significance to the City of Banyule.

Why is it significant?

The building occupies the site of the first Primary School in Greensborough constructed in 1855, and has remained in use as a school until the present time. The building is also one of the few structures dating from the 19th century remaining in Greensborough. (Criterion A)

It occupies a key corner location at the entrance to the commercial centre of Greensborough and is a landmark building. (Criterion E)

The school is representative of the style of school building designed by the Public Works Department from the late nineteenth century. The form of the building remains largely intact, athough it has undergone minor changes such as alteration of the windows. (Criterion D)

Greensborough Primary School is of social significance as a place of education from 1855. It has had a role in the lives of generations of Greensborough children and their families right up to the present day, and is of great significance to the local community for this reason. (Criterion G)

Group

Education

Category

School - State (public)