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Mannerim Primary School

Location

862-1100 Swan Bay Road, MANNERIM VIC 3222 - Property No 260932

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

C Listed - Local Significance

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE - BELLARINE HERITAGE STUDY RECORD SHEET NO 129.

The Mannerim Primary School opened in 1891 as the Paywit South Primary School SS3096 and was renamed Mannerim in 1906. It is a simple corrugated iron gable roof weatherboard building with east and west porches. There are large cypresses, play equipment and water tanks in the vicinity. It was built as a portable building.

The Mannerim Primary School has scientific, historic and social value to the Mannerim area.

The Mannerim Primary School is in good condition and has high site integrity with original materials, finish, windows and roof form. It is the only remaining building of the once active Mannerim township and an intact example of an 1890's portable structure.

It is of LOCAL cultural significance.

REFERENCE:

Geelong Advertiser 8/11/1992

Group

Education

Category

School - State (public)