The 1912 Tharwa School is one of only two examples associated of rural schooling in the ACT.  The school has considerable social value for the Tharwa community as it has provided educational services for much of this century and it occupies a central role in village life.

Risk:

The recent closure (December 2006) and non-occupancy of this school leaves open the question of its future use and threatens the conservation of the existing fabric, particularly the 1912 structure.  Not only has the closure of this school begun to erode the historical, heritage and social values of Tharwa Village, it has been a loss to the ACT as a whole.

 Desired outcome:

The school reopened for educational use and the fabric, particularly the 1912 building, be appropriately conserved.