The exact date of construction is not known, but it is known that the school opened in 1902. The school is a small rectangular building with gabled roof, with a large school room, and a small lean-to front vestibule. The original central cast iron stove has been removed. The design of the school suggests a transition from the small school room of the 19th century usually a small rectangle with a minimum of windows, to the new approach of the 1920s which were known as the "Taranaki and Canterbury open air type". These were still rectangular, but had a larger floor space and much larger windows for greater light and ventilation The Mangapakeha school is an earlier building, but has four large double hung casement windows with glazing bars.


List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5405
Date Entered
26th August 1993
Date of Effect
26th August 1993
City/District Council
South Wairarapa District
Region
Wellington Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Lot 3-4 DP 31241 (RTs WN8A/1275, WN8A/1276) and part of the land described as Legal Road, Wellington Land District, and the building known as Mangapakeha School (Former) thereon. The extent includes the iron watertank. Refer to the map tabled at the Rārangi Kōrero Committee meeting on 30 January 2025.
Legal description
Lot 3-4 DP 31241 (RTs WN8A/1275, WN8A/1276) and Legal Road, Wellington Land District.
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
5405
Date Entered
26th August 1993
Date of Effect
26th August 1993
City/District Council
South Wairarapa District
Region
Wellington Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Lot 3-4 DP 31241 (RTs WN8A/1275, WN8A/1276) and part of the land described as Legal Road, Wellington Land District, and the building known as Mangapakeha School (Former) thereon. The extent includes the iron watertank. Refer to the map tabled at the Rārangi Kōrero Committee meeting on 30 January 2025.
Legal description
Lot 3-4 DP 31241 (RTs WN8A/1275, WN8A/1276) and Legal Road, Wellington Land District.
Construction Details
Type
Modification
Description
Original cast iron stove removed
Start Year
1902
Type
Other
Description
The exact date of construction is not known but it is known that the school opened in 1902.
Construction Details
Type
Modification
Description
Original cast iron stove removed
Start Year
1902
Type
Other
Description
The exact date of construction is not known but it is known that the school opened in 1902.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Central region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Central region office Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Former Usages
General Usage: Education
Specific Usage: School
Former Usages
General Usage: Education
Specific Usage: School
Location
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