King Edward VII High School

King Edward VII High School, formerly known as King Edward VII Grammar School, is a school building constructed in 1906 by architect Basil Champneys, commissioned by William Lancaster, who later became Sir William Lancaster. It was opened by King Edward VII. The building is made of red brick and features mostly plaintile roofs, showcasing a minimal vernacular Queen Anne Revival style.

The school consists of three blocks that rise to two or three storeys. The central hall block faces east and features a central round arched doorway set within a screen wall, topped by a broken pediment. The main elevation includes four round-headed casements with glazing bars, which are separated by brick pilasters adorned with Ionic columns. On either side of the central block are rounded staircase towers, each crowned with timber bell cupolas. The main roof is gabled and features a polygonal timber cupola, while the gable ends are designed in the Dutch style.

The south and north returns form separate wings, each having shaped gables on the east and west sides. The north and south blocks rise to three storeys and are compactly fenestrated with segmental-arched casements. These blocks have hipped and gabled roofs, adorned with a variety of Dutch and shaped gables, and tall rectangular stacks.

Inside, the hall on the east side of the main block rises to full height and is supported by piers on the north, west, and south sides, with the southern pier partitioned to create additional rooms. The west side is illuminated by high Diocletian windows, while the east side receives light from the previously described facade windows. The hall features a ribbed barrel-vaulted roof. Additionally, there is a boarders' day-room that showcases a Queen-post roof, consisting of turned baluster posts and solid arched braces to the collars. This building is noted for its original and striking design, crafted by one of the most skilled architects of the Queen Anne style.