| The Illawarra Grammar School | |
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Latin: De virtute in virtutem
From Strength to Strength
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| Address | |
| 10–12 Western Avenue Mangerton, New South Wales, 2500, Australia |
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| Information | |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Opened | February 3, 1959 |
| Head of school | Mr. Stephen Kinsella |
| Grades | Preparatory – Year 12 |
| Enrolment | 1100 |
| Website | http://www.tigs.nsw.edu.au/ |
The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) is an independent, Anglican, co-educational day school located at Mangerton in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia.
The school currently caters for about 1100 students from pre-preparatory school to Year 12.
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The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) was founded in 1959 through the efforts of the late Bishop Gordon Begbie and a dedicated band of 'founding parents' who firmly believed in the need for a regional Anglican School to be based in the Illawarra. On its opening day on 3 February 1959, the first Headmaster, Rev R F Bosanquet and two staff, welcomed 28 boys into a close and caring community. According to Rev Bosanquet's Golden Jubilee address on 3 February 2009, 27 of the 28 boys came on the first day. In 1975, the school became co-educational when it amalgamated with SCEGGS ‘Gleniffer Brae’.[1]
In 2009 TIGS celebrated the Golden Jubilee of its founding.[1]
Robert Hurley of the Australian swimming team, attended the school.