History

Our story since 1923

A proud history of learning, community and belonging

Orange Grove Primary School has grown from a small one-room school into the welcoming learning community families know today.

Orange Grove was first settled around 1829 by naval officers, merchants and gentlemen. A second wave of settlers—including convicts, ticket-of-leave men, labourers, servants and publicans—arrived during the 1840s and 1850s and began farming the area.

By the early 1900s, the number of school-age children was increasing. The nearest school was in Maddington, almost six kilometres away, and the journey could be difficult and dangerous because of passing goods trains.

1922 Parents petitioned for a local school

1923 Orange Grove Primary School opened

100+ Years of learning and community

Teacher and students at Orange Grove Primary School in 1929 — Historic photograph
**Orange Grove Primary School, 1929** Teacher Miss Hands and students Image courtesy of the City of Gosnells historic photograph collection.

A century of growth

Important moments in our school’s story

Each generation has contributed to the buildings, programs and community spirit that continue to shape Orange Grove Primary School.

1829

Early settlement

Settlers began establishing farms and a local community in Orange Grove.

1922

A school is requested

Nine parents representing 22 children petitioned for a local school building.

1923

The school opens

Orange Grove Primary School opened on 3 September with Miss Mary O’Brien as teacher.

1952

Move to Boyle Lane

A new school building opened at the current site, then known as Bickley Road.

1960s

Permanent buildings

Red-brick facilities were added and continue to support the school today.

2006

New administration

A new administration building was completed at the front of the school.

2011

Library and CAVE

A new library and Centre for Audio Visual Entertainment opened.

2018

Learning upgrades

Arts and science facilities were improved through the Department of Education.

Orange Grove Primary School buildings in 1962 — **Orange Grove Primary School, 1962** New school buildings at Boyle Lane Image courtesy of the City of Gosnells historic photograph collection.

Growing together

New school buildings and new opportunities

By the mid-1940s, the original school building was overcrowded, so younger children were moved across the road to the Orange Grove Hall near what is now the car park on the corner of Maddington Road and Boyle Lane.

In 1952, a new school building was constructed at the current location on Boyle Lane, which was then known as Bickley Road.

A new chapter for the school

The move provided a permanent home where facilities could grow with the needs of students, staff and the wider community.

A simple red-brick building was constructed during the early 1960s. Parts of this building have continued to support staff facilities, classrooms and school services.

Further improvements followed, including the administration building in 2006, the library and CAVE in 2011, and upgrades to arts and science learning facilities in 2018.

Our story continues

Orange Grove Primary School today

Orange Grove Primary School continues to build on its proud history. Buildings and facilities have changed over time, but the strong connection between the school, families and the wider community remains at the heart of everything we do.

Today, our staff continue the work begun by earlier generations by providing a supportive, inclusive and engaging environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

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