Castlereagh – (Former) Lower Public School

The former school complex focuses on appreciating the development of a village centre at Castlereagh over the nineteenth century, with the construction of public buildings to serve the dispersed rural community. The former classroom block and teacher’s residence are excellent examples of standard rural school building design developed by George Allen Mansfield, the architect of the Council of Education. The complex is one of three public schools erected on Castlereagh Road in 1879. It demonstrates the emergence of the provision of public education within the LGA following the Public Schools Act of 1866 and the high rural populace of the time. image
Name of Item Castlereagh (Former) Lower Public School
Type of Item Built
Group/Collection Education
Category School – State (public)
Primary Address 13-25 West Wilchard Road, Castlereagh, NSW 2749
County Cumberland
Local Govt. Area Penrith
Surburb Castlereagh
Construction Years 1879
Current Use Private Storeroom
Former Use Public School
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