Darlington Primary school has a long and proud tradition of providing generations of students with high quality education, in keeping with its rich heritage and enduring customs. Established in 1912, the school is a valued focal point in the local community. Its unique environment is characterised by strong links with the wonderful natural setting of its grounds and the surrounding area and a deep seated sense of community.
Please see the links on the right for information on the current events at Darlington Primary.
If you have any queries about these events please direct them to darlington.ps@education.wa.edu.au
The DPS had its earliest beginnings at “Leithdale House” in 1912 when 19 students were enrolled under Head Teacher, Miss Emma Hogan. With a strong demand for a permanent school to be built, the current site was chosen and the first classroom built and occupied in October 1913. As Darlington grew so did the school, with a second classroom added in 1916 and a third in 1924. Miss Hogan served as the Head teacher until illness forced her to take leave in 1919 and finally to resign in 1920 when she returned to England.
World War 2 brought a large influx of new residents to the hills with the result that the neighbouring Congregational Church Hall was used as a classroom to accommodate the increased enrolments. This hall, being no longer required by the church, was removed in 1951 and re-located to Bencubbin. The students then used the newer United Church Hall until the 4th classroom was built in 1956. This is now the only remaining classroom on the site of the original school. The boys shelter shed which was built around 1924 also remains on –site.
