Katholische Schule St. Franziskus, Catholic school and architectural monument in Schöneberg, Germany
Katholische Schule St. Franziskus is a school building in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district designed by architect Margot Zech-Weymann. The structure features functional classroom layouts organized across multiple floors and is recognized as an architectural monument.
The institution was founded in 1889 as a Catholic girls' school and served as an education center for female students. After Nazi authorities closed it in 1940, operations resumed in 1945.
The school bears the name of Saint Francis of Assisi, reflecting its Catholic foundation and values. Visitors can observe religious observances and connections to St. Bonifatius Church in the neighborhood.
The school is located in Berlin's Tempelhof-Schöneberg district and offers education spanning primary through secondary levels. Visitors should note that as an active school facility, interior areas are not publicly accessible without prior arrangement.
The transition to coeducation happened gradually: boys were first admitted in 1959, but mixed primary classes did not begin until 1967. This shift reflected the social changes unfolding in post-war Germany.
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