D.S.Senanayake College

Official page of D.S.Senanayake College, Colombo, Sri Lanka. School Profile
In 1967, The Minister of Education Mr. I . M . R . A . D.S.Senanayake. R.I.T. M. R.

Iriyagolla began the groundwork for Establishing a school which was named after the first Prime
Minister of Independent Sri Lanka, Rt.Hon. Under the stewardship of Mr. Alles, D.S.Senanayake College was established on 10th of February,1967 at the location “KubiKale Jungle” Which is now known as Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo 07. School has a current enrolment of over 7500 Students with an academic staff

over 285. Current Principal of D.S.Senanayake college is Mr.Prasanna Udimuhandiram. In a short period of 53 Years, our school has accomplished great achievements, glorifying its name and given a real name and giving a real competition to all the other schools. School History
In 1965 the number of requests to admit children into the Royal College Primary had become excessive. Thus the Minister of Education I. A. Iriyagolla took the initiative to build a new school in Cinnamon Gardens on the lines of Royal College, Colombo. In 1967 Minister Iriyagolla began the groundwork for establishing the school. It was named after D. S. Senanayake, who was the first prime minister of Sri Lanka after gaining independence. I. T. Alles, an assistant principal at Royal College became the Headmaster of the new school. The location in which the college stands today was at that time called the Kumbikale jungle. Motto
Sinhala: තමාට පෙර රට
(Country Before Self)

Coat of arms
The school's coat of arms is a shield which is partitioned into two parts. The upper section has the lion of the Sri Lankan flag and the lower section has an oil lamp. A wreath of paddy is partially encircling the shield and the motto "Country Before Self" is in a scroll. Some decades back, the crown of the Kandyan monarch which is depicted in the crest of Royal College, Colombo, was depicted in the school's crest as well. School anthem
The Sinhala version of the school anthem was composed by Navarathna Attanayake and the lyrics are by Premakeerthi de Alwis. The Tamil version of the school anthem was written by Sillayoor Selvarajah.[citation needed] The anthem is recited every morning on school days.

16/02/2026

Best of Luck to all students sitting for the G.C.E. O/L Examination 2025 (2026)!

May your hard work, dedication, and perseverance bring you outstanding results.

Wishing you confidence, clarity, and success in every paper.

10/02/2026

A Bronze victory with a Golden future!

Huge congratulations to our very own Student Chef Rumira Piyasiri for winning the Bronze Medal at the 12th Young Chef Olympiad 2026 in India.

Your dedication, skill, and passion for the culinary arts have brought great pride to our school and the country.

Keep whisking, dreaming, and achieving.

09/02/2026

59 Years of the Black & Gold.

From 1967 to 2026, we’ve stood for excellence, leadership, and the timeless vision of our namesake. Today, we celebrate nearly six decades of brotherhood and the unwavering spirit of "Country Before Self."

Happy 59th Anniversary to the home of the Donz!

05/02/2026

Today’s the day. Sports Open Day 2026 begins — Explore, Experience, Compete.

04/02/2026

Sports Open Day ’26 – Tomorrow

Sports Open Day ’26 of D.S. Senanayake College will take place tomorrow.
Students from the Primary and Upper Sections will take the field to demonstrate their skills, discipline, and teamwork across various sports.

We look forward to welcoming parents, teachers, and invitees tomorrow.

03/02/2026

78 Years of Independence – United in Pride!

Honouring the sacrifices, celebrating our freedom,
and standing proud as one nation today and always.

Happy Independence Day!

03/02/2026

Sports Open Day ’26 – 2 Days to Go

Only 2 days remaining for Sports Open Day ’26 at D.S. Senanayake College.

Students from the Primary and Upper Sections will take the field to demonstrate their skills, discipline, and teamwork across various sports.

02/02/2026

Sports Open Day ’26 – 3 Days to Go!

Only 3 days remaining for Sports Open Day ’26 at D.S. Senanayake College.

An opportunity to observe students in action as they demonstrate their skills, discipline, and teamwork across various sports.

31/01/2026

Sports Open Day ’26 – Where Champions Rise & School Spirit Shines!

This February 5th & 6th, 2026, D.S. Senanayake College proudly hosts its Sports Open Day, bringing together our young athletes from the Primary and Upper Sections for two days filled with energy, teamwork, and determination.

Join us as our students showcase their talent, passion, and true sportsmanship on the field. Get ready to witness the pride, unity, and excellence that define DSSC sports.

26/01/2026

Sports Open Day ’26 – Where Future Shine & Dreams Take Flight!

A day of competition, passion, and true sportsmanship.

Get ready to witness talent, teamwork, and the spirit of DSSC sports.

15/01/2026

Happy Pongal!

A celebration of harvest, tradition, and togetherness.
May this season fill our hearts with happiness and abundance.

12/01/2026

3 Years of Excellence in Leadership and Service!

Three years of guidance, growth, and excellence.
Honouring our Principal, Mr. Sampath Weragoda, for his dedication, vision, and inspiring leadership.

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Location

Colombo

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Telephone

+94112698251

Website

http://dssenanayakecollege.lk/

Address

62 8 R. G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 07
Colombo
00700COLOMBO

Opening Hours

Monday	07:30 - 13:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 13:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 13:30
Thursday	07:30 - 13:30
Friday	07:30 - 13:30