knox grammar school

A word from our Headmaster

In 1924, under the guidance of our founding Headmaster Neil MacNeil, Knox Grammar School marked the attendance of 28 students on the roll.

This year, we are more than 3,000 strong and have great reason to celebrate. In 2024, we will mark our centenary, 100 years of equipping students with a world-class Knox education. That is something to be incredibly proud of. The centenary will be a time to unite our community and build on connections. A time to highlight our history and traditions, and shine a light on what makes us unique. - Mr Scott James

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF KNOX

Explore Centenary Stories

Do you know what our first musical was? Or the significance of our proud Aleppo Pine tree? Time to find out.

Story Wall

Old Boys share their fondest memories of their time at Knox as they wish our School a very Happy 100th Birthday!

#KnoxIs100

Follow Knox on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Vimeo for special coverage as we celebrate 100 years. Look out for #KnoxIs100 on your feeds.

Timeline

From humble beginnings, opening in 1924 on a summer's afternoon with 28 students, we look back at all that has been achieved at Knox Grammar School over the past century.

Behind the Logo

Explore the meaning behind our centenary logo design as we combine innovation and tradition.

Knox Old Boys

Learn more about the Old Knox Grammarians' Association (OKGA), which has more than 12,000 registered members, all share the common experience of having attended Knox.

Contribute to the Heritage Centre

Leave your mark and continue the legacy by donating memorabilia and photographs to the School. Email archives@knox.nsw.edu.au for more info.

KEY CENTENARY EVENTS

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CENTENARY GALLERY

View our gallery of Then and Now images celebrating our centenary.

1924

2024

The North Shore rail line and Warrawee Station are visible from the Senior School, across the Knox 1 Oval. Warrawee Station was a selling point for prospective students in the 1920s as Sydney experienced a period of growth. In 1924, The Daily Telegraph wrote that the Presbyterian Church has been "impressed with the need for a boys' college on the North Shore line, consequent on the growth of population, and the prospect of further development on the North Shore following the building of the Harbour Bridge and electrification of the railway."

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Knox Grammar School acknowledges the land on which we continue to learn, embrace, grow and work by continuing to honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are guiding us on our Reconciliation journey.

This land has always been a place of welcoming education, where Elders have shared songlines, stories, traditions, celebrations, and cultural knowledge. We continue to pay our utmost respects to all Elders who have nurtured the enduring spiritual connection of what Country means by looking through a cultural lens.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we embrace all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures by acknowledging all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of our community who continue to generously share their culture with us. We are committed to acknowledging, celebrating, and sharing their rich cultural heritage, by continuing to build a strong cultural pathway for the present and emerging families at Knox Grammar School.

We extend this Acknowledgement to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout this Country of Australia through a foundation of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage.