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Old Perth Boys School

📍 139 St George's Terrace, Perth WA
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Introduction

The Old Perth Boys School at 139 St George's Terrace, Perth, was built in 1854 using convict labour and is the oldest government-built education building in Western Australia, as well as the Swan River Colony's first permanent school. Constructed of sandstone ferried up the Swan River, the narrow, church-like building reflects the Gothic Revival style and was extended in 1868; it served as the Perth Boys School and then the Perth Technical College (a predecessor of WAIT and Curtin University). Now managed by the National Trust of WA, its ground floor operates as a licensed cafe and wine bar.

✨ Highlights

1
WA's Oldest School Building
Built in 1854, the oldest education building constructed by government in Western Australia.
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Built by Convict Labour
Sandstone was ferried up the Swan River by convicts to the worksite.
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Gothic Revival Church Style
The narrow, church-like form reflects ecclesiastical / Gothic Revival architecture.
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Educational Predecessor
Later home of Perth Technical College, an ancestor of WAIT and Curtin University.
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A Heritage Destination Today
Managed by the National Trust of WA, now hosting a cafe and wine bar.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.
→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.
→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.
→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.
→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: As a cafe/heritage space it is generally open during the day; check on-site notices.; admission: Free to view from outside; cafe consumption charged separately by the business..
• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.
• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.
• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Old Perth Boys School?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: As a cafe/heritage space it is generally open during the day; check on-site notices.; admission: Free to view from outside; cafe consumption charged separately by the business.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.