Northam Senior High School
| Northam Senior High School | |
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| Location | |
| Northam, Western Australia Australia |
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| Type | Public School |
| Motto | Achievement |
| Established | 1921 |
| Principal | Terry Martino |
| Enrolment | 604 (2012) (2011) |
| Campus | Northam |
| Colour(s) | Green, Red and Yellow |
| Website | http://www.northamshs.det.wa.edu.au/ |
Northam Senior High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Northam, a regional centre 97 kilometres (60 mi) east of Perth, Western Australia.
History
The school was established in 1921 and by 2012 had an enrolment of 604 students between Year 8 and Year 12, approximately 12% were Aboriginal.
It is the oldest Senior High School outside the metropolitan area[1] and the third oldest school in Western Australia.
Many of the buildings are heritage listed having been built in 1921, 1930 and 1945. The main school building, designed by the Principal Architect of Western Australia, William Hardwick, and the later additions that followed the original design are considered good examples of the inter-war arts and crafts style.[2]
Enrolments at the school have been reasonably steady with 645 students enrolled in 2007, 663 in 2008, 629 in 2009, 559 in 2010, 608 in 2011 and 604 in 2012.
Terry Martino who had been principal of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School replaced John Pisan as principal in 2013.
Notable alumnus
- Kenneth Martin - Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia
See also
List of schools in rural Western Australia
References
External links
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- High schools in Western Australia
- Public schools in Western Australia
- Educational institutions established in 1921
- Boarding schools in Western Australia
- Northam, Western Australia
- 1921 establishments in Australia
