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Clyde Primary School
Oroya Crescent,CLYDE, Casey City

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Clyde Primary School - front
Clyde Primary School - front
Clyde Primary School - front
Clyde Primary School - south west view
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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The Clyde Primary School (No 3664), Oroya Grove, Clyde to the extent of the original (1918) timber clad building.
How is it significant?
The property is of local historic and social significance to the City of Casey.
Why is it significant?
The property is of historic significance as an important component of the history of the provision of education in the Clyde district. This is the second government primary school in the district (the first being at Clyde North) and the first purpose built school building in the Clyde township. Whilst a school existed at Clyde as early as 1910, it used space at the former Methodist Church until 1918. (Criterion A)
 
It is socially significant as an important piece of social infrastructure in the township and district.(Criterion G)
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    • Usage/Former Usage

      Clyde Primary School - Usage/Former Usage

      School

      Physical Description 1

      Clyde Primary School - Physical Description 1

      The original building at Clyde Primary School was a standard weatherboard clad single roomed school building located centrally on a large site in Oroya Grove. It features large windows to the west.
       
      The building has been incorporated into later additions which has turned the school into a multi-roomed complex. Despite this it remains as a central and prominent component of the modern school.

      Physical Conditions

      Clyde Primary School - Physical Conditions

      Good

      Historical Australian Themes

      Clyde Primary School - Historical Australian Themes

      Educating

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Casey - Casey Heritage Study

      Author: Context Pty Ltd
      Year: 2004
      Grading: Local

      Clyde Creek Precinct Structure Plan: Heritage Review and Assessments for Clyde and Clyde North

      Author: Ray Tonkin
      Year: 2014
      Grading: Local

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