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Former Batchelor Primary School

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Former Batchelor Primary School

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Highlights

  • Explore the elevated timber-framed structure, a historical testament to Batchelor's mining heritage from the 1950s.
  • Discover the unique design, reflecting the architectural style of executive housing from the Rum Jungle uranium era.
  • Visit the two-classroom layout, showcasing early education facilities vital for Batchelor's growing population.
  • Enjoy convenient access with onsite carpark and public toilet facilities for a comfortable visit.
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The two-classroom Primary School built by the Rum Jungle uranium mining company, Territory Enterprises Pty Ltd, is similar in design to the company’s executive housing.

The school is elevated on concrete piers, is a timber framed building clad with asbestos cement sheeting and corrugated iron roof. The Former Batchelor Primary School (built 1953) is of social and historical importance to the Territory. The school is a tangible reminder and example of an early education facility built in response to the growth of the mining township of Batchelor and the need to provide for an expanding population during the 1950s.

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Images and Video

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Batchelor Primary School site - now Parks & Wildlife Office.
Batchelor Primary School site – now Parks & Wildlife Office.
Interpretative panel on site.
Interpretative panel on site.
Building façade.
Building façade.
ilding façade with carpark in the foreground.
ilding façade with carpark in the foreground.

Contact and Booking Channels

Batchelor, Northern Territory
Lat -13.04656, Lng 131.03051

Booking Channels

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Features

  • Carpark
  • Public Toilet
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