Sydney Grammar School

History

The Sydney Public Free Grammar School opened in 1825 with L. H. Halloran as Head Master. In 1830 Sydney College was founded. Sir Francis Forbes, Chief Justice, became President of the College and laid the foundation stone of the present building in College Street on 26 January, 1830. In 1835 Sydney College opened in this building with W.T.Cape as Head Master. In 1842 he resigned and was succeeded by T.H.Braim. In 1850 Sydney College was closed.

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In 1854 Sydney Grammar School (SGS) was incorporated by Act of Parliament and acquired the land and building in College Street which had been temporarily occupied by the newly-founded University of Sydney in 1852. It was opened on 3 August 1857 specifically as a 'feeder-school' for the University.

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