about us
Piliyandala Central College
Piliyandala Central College is a leading mixed National School located in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka. Established with the aim of delivering quality education and holistic development, it serves students from Grade 6 to Grade 13 across Sinhala and English mediums. The school proudly holds the title of Sri Lanka’s first designated sports school and remains the most prestigious national school in the Piliyandala area.
Academic Excellence
Our dedicated and experienced academic staff strive to empower students with strong subject knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking. We offer a broad curriculum leading to success at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations. Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in our consistently outstanding results.
Student Life and Discipline
Students of Piliyandala Central College are known for their discipline, respect, and enthusiasm for learning. We foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages good behaviour, leadership, and lifelong values.
Modern Facilities
The college is equipped with:
Science Laboratories
ICT Labs
A Library
Sports Grounds
An Auditorium
These facilities support dynamic, hands-on learning and promote creativity and innovation.
Sports and Co-Curricular Activities
As a pioneer sports school, we offer a wide range of sports including cricket, athletics, volleyball, netball, karate, chess, and more. Our athletes regularly achieve victories at zonal and national levels, representing both school and country with pride.
Clubs and Societies
We encourage students to join various societies to discover their talents and leadership potential:
Science Society
ICT Society
Prefects’ Guild
Media Unit
Environmental Club
Aesthetic & Drama Clubs
These clubs develop soft skills and promote teamwork, creativity, and communication.
Academic Excellence
Our dedicated and experienced academic staff strive to empower students with strong subject knowledge, practical skills, and critical thinking. We offer a broad curriculum leading to success at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examinations. Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in our consistently outstanding results.
Student Life and Discipline
Students of Piliyandala Central College are known for their discipline, respect, and enthusiasm for learning. We foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages good behaviour, leadership, and lifelong values.
Modern Facilities
The college is equipped with:
Science Laboratories
ICT Labs
A Library
Sports Grounds
An Auditorium
These facilities support dynamic, hands-on learning and promote creativity and innovation.
Sports and Co-Curricular Activities
As a pioneer sports school, we offer a wide range of sports including cricket, athletics, volleyball, netball, karate, chess, and more. Our athletes regularly achieve victories at zonal and national levels, representing both school and country with pride.
Clubs and Societies
We encourage students to join various societies to discover their talents and leadership potential:
Science Society
ICT Society
Prefects’ Guild
Media Unit
Environmental Club
Aesthetic & Drama Clubs
These clubs develop soft skills and promote teamwork, creativity, and communication.
School Crest and Motto
The water waves highlight the school's connection with its environment or the idea of continuous flow of knowledge.
The sun rays underscore enlightenment.
The floral symbol ties back to Buddhist roots and growth.
These elements are enclosed in a traditional heraldic shield complemented by the school’s name and motto, making the logo a cohesive emblem of the institution's identity and heritage.
School Motto
"Bodetha Pabodetha Dametha” (බෝදෙථ පබෝදෙථ දමෙථ)