Onehunga Primary School

Onehunga Primary School
Onehunga Primary School with belfry visible
Former namesOnehunga District High School
Alternative namesOnehunga Community House
General information
TypeSchool building
Architectural styleQueen Anne revival
Address83-89 Selwyn Street, Onehunga
Town or cityAuckland
Year(s) built1901
Opened20 November 1901
Renovated2005–2006 (exterior) 2007–2014 (interior)
Cost£2,374 and £60 for the belfry
Renovation cost$950,000
OwnerMinistry of Education[1]
ManagementFriends of Onehunga Community House
Technical details
Materialkauri
Design and construction
Architect(s)Mitchell and Watt
Main contractorG.M. Handcock
Known forFormer school and local landmark
Renovating team
Architect(s)Antony Matthews
EngineerColin Tunnicliffe[2]
Main contractorJohn Mark[3]
Website
https://www.ochouse.co.nz/
Designated12 December 1993
Reference no.7109

Onehunga Primary School is a historic former school located in Onehunga and registered as a category 1 building. Constructed in 1901 as a district school before becoming a district high school, it later served as a primary school until the school moved to a new site in 1982. Initially planned to be demolished the local community had the building saved and it has become a community centre.

  1. ^ Chapman-Smith, Ben (16 November 2001). "Community house turns 100". Central Leader. p. 7.
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