Mahanama College, Colombo 03. Established in 1954, Mahanama College, Colombo, is a public school in Sri Lanka. The current principal is Mr. Prasanna Upashantha. N.
As a national school, it is controlled by the central government, as opposed to a Provincial Council. The school has more than 5,500 students on a campus spread over 10 acres (40,000 m2). The academic staff consists of more than 200 people. The institution was founded in 1954 by W.A.K. Gunawardana in Sri Wardanarama, Colombo, with just five students in the class. In 1958, the school was registered
26/01/2026
කොළඹ මහානම විද්යාලයීය 72 වැනි සංවත්සරය සහ ආදි කතෘන් වහන්සේලා සිහි කිරීම නිමිති කර ගනිමින් පැවැත්වෙන සර්ව රාත්රික පරිත්රාන ධර්ම දේශනාමය පිංකම සහ සංඝගත දක්ෂිණා
පිංකම් මාලාව සඳහා ඔබ සැමට කෙරෙන ශ්රද්ධා පූර්වක ඇරයුමයි මේ...
03/01/2026
Proud Moment for Mother Mahanama 💛🤍🖤
Heartiest congratulations to Mahanama College Captain Dulnith Sigera and Vice Captain Chamika Heenatigala on being selected to represent Sri Lanka at the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2026 🇱🇰🏏
This remarkable achievement reflects your hard work, leadership, and dedication to the game. The entire Mahanama fraternity stands proud and firmly behind you.
Wishing you both the very best of luck for a successful tournament.
Make the nation proud and bring glory to Mother Mahanama! 💪✨
07/12/2025
💵 Mahanama Rugby – $100 Power Fund
Be a part of strengthening our rugby legacy. Join the pride — donate $100 and help uplift Mahanama Rugby.
⭐ BENEFITS FOR $100 CONTRIBUTORS
1. Official Grubber Card 2026
Every contributor receives the exclusive supporter card for the 2026 season.
2. Free Mahanama Rugby Fan Shirt (Delivered to Your Home in Sri Lanka)
A high-quality official Mahanama Rugby Fan Shirt will be delivered to the contributor’s Sri Lankan address.
If the contributor lives overseas, they may nominate a Sri Lankan home address for delivery or collect the shirt during their next visit.
3. Direct Support for Player Meals and Nutrition
Your contribution helps fund:
* Player meals
* Nutrition supplements
* Fitness and recovery programs
Providing essential support for improved performance.
4. Recognition as an Official Supporter
Your name will be included in the Mahanama Rugby Supporters Roll 2026 (online and event recognition).
5. Exclusive Team Updates
Monthly supporter-only updates including:
* Training photos
* Match insights
* Progress briefs
* Behind-the-scenes content
6. Priority Access to Home Matches and Events
Early seat allocation and priority invitations for special rugby events.
7. Digital Certificate of Appreciation
A branded certificate that can be shared on social media or printed for personal display.
8. Invitation to the Supporter Appreciation Gathering
An end-of-season event held in appreciation of supporters, featuring players and coaches.
Contact:
Hasaranga – 0771683240
Amila – 0714029384
28/11/2025
🇱🇰 We are deeply saddened by the impact of the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families who lost their loved ones, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been displaced or affected.
Wishing a safe and speedy recovery for all Sri Lankans. Let’s stay strong and support each other during this tough time. 🙏🫂
23/11/2025
Mahanama triumphs over Prince of Wales in the U14 All Island Shield Finals with a dominant 14–00 victory.
23/11/2025
සෙනෙහසත් එක්ක මී මුරේට...!
පරිත්යාගශීලී හිත් ඇති ඔබේ උපකාරය පිපෙන්නට වෙර දරන මල් කැකුළු වලට මහත් අස්වැසිල්ලක්.
පාසල් පොත්පත් සහ පාසල් උපකරණ පරිත්යාග කිරීමේ වැඩසටහන වෙනුවෙන් ඔබගේ දායකත්වය බලාපොරොත්තු වන්නෙමු.
මේ මොහොත වන විට පාසල් බෑග් සහ පැන්සල් පෙට්ටි අවශ්ය වී ඇති අතර ඊට දායක වීමට කැමති ඔබත් අදම විමසන්න.
තෙවිඳු දම්සිත් - 0702004626
2026 අධ්යන වර්ෂයට ඔවුන්ගේ මුවඟට සිනහවක් එක් කරන්නට පුංචි ඔබත් අප සමඟ අත්වැල් බැඳගන්න.
Let’s build a better future for future generations ♥️
19/11/2025
මහානාම විද්යාලයීය ප්රාථමික අංශය මගින් ඉදිරිපත් කරන මිහිරඟ ‘25 පුංචි මහානාමියන්ගේ සෞන්දර්යාත්මක එළිදැක්ම නොවැම්බර් මස 21 වන දින ප.ව. 2.00 සිට බණ්ඩාරනායක ජාත්යන්තර සම්මන්ත්රණ ශාලාවේදී පැවැත්වේ.
16/11/2025
🇱🇰 A Proud Moment for All Mahanamians! 💛🤍🖤
History has been made! Pavan Rathnayake steps onto the field to make his ODI debut for Sri Lanka against Pakistan, earning the prestigious 219th ODI Cap.
From the halls of Mahanama to the international stage — your journey inspires every young Mahanamian who dreams big. 💫
Wishing you strength, confidence, and an unforgettable debut.
Play your heart out, Pavan! We are all behind you. 🔥🏏
Proud to be Mahanamian. Proud of you, Pavan! 🇱🇰💛🤍🖤
09/11/2025
Mahanama College Old Boys' Association
Dear Brothers,
As you prepare to face the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, we extend our heartfelt wishes for success and strength. May your hard work, dedication, and determination guide you towards achieving your dreams.
Remember, you carry the pride and spirit of Mahanama College with you — give your best, stay confident, and make us proud.
With best wishes,
Old Boys’ Association of Mahanama College.
09/11/2025
03/11/2025
🏆 HISTORY CREATED! UNBEATEN CHAMPIONS! 🏆
For the first time ever, history has been written in golden letters! 💛
Mahanama College are crowned Under 19 Division 1 Tier A One Day Champions 2025 — defeating Richmond College, Galle in a historic final! ⚡🔥
Our young lions roared through the entire tournament UNBEATEN, proving their dominance and pride every single game! 💛🤍🖤✨
From dream to glory — the name MAHANAMA will echo in history forever! 💪
Congratulations, Mighty Mahanamians!
You’ve made the black, silver, and gold shine brighter than ever! 🏅
31/10/2025
Did you know?
Out of 20 remarkable years in Leo District 306 C2, the Leo Club of Mahanama College has claimed the title of Most Outstanding School-Based Leo Club in 19 of them a record that stands as a true symbol of consistency, dedication, and leadership excellence. 💛
For nearly two decades, we haven’t just been part of the legacy, we’ve defined it.From one generation of Leos to the next, the spirit of Mahanama continues to lead the way, setting standards others can only aspire to. 🦁
This is your chance to be part of the legacy that keeps rewriting history of school leoism.
🌐 www.mahanamaleos.org/join-us
Established in 1954, Mahanama College, Colombo, is a public school in Sri Lanka. As a national school, it is controlled by the central government, as opposed to a Provincial Council.
The school has more than 5,500 students on a campus spread over 10 acres (40,000 m2). The academic staff consists of more than 200 people. The current principal is Mr. Prasanna Upashantha.
The institution was founded in 1954 by W.A.K. Gunawardana in Sri Wardanarama, Colombo, with just five students in the class. In 1958, the school was registered as a government-assisted junior school. The number of students gradually increased to 163 with four staff members and, on January 1, 1960, J.D.A. Jayakodi was appointed as the first principal of the school. By 1969, there were 14 staff members and 373 students.
With the rapid increase in student enrollment, the school moved to a nearby location, Valukarama. Primary classes were held in a nearby building, Thurstan College. In 1974, during T. N. Silva's time as principal, the junior school at Thurstan College moved to its present location, Mahanama College. In 1975, 130 students sat for the N.G.C.E. examination, and 107 students passed the exam. The government donated 7 acres (28,000 m2) of land as the school expanded. By 1976, the site contained several two-story buildings.
During the early 1970s, principle N.E. Fernando, made improvements to the school's facilities, including the construction of a dental unit and additional classrooms, as well as the first two-story building. Principal K.N.P. de Silva retired on 5 February 1986, and was succeeded by D.G. Sumanasekera. Sumanasekera was the first SLEAS Class-1 principal to head Mahanama. During his four years in office, he laid the foundation for the present school.
K.K. Rathnadasa became principal in 1990 and, during his time at the college, several three-story buildings were constructed, a computer section was established, and a children's park was created. The annual carnival 'Foot-Loose' was also organized during his tenure.
In 1999, G. Liyanage became principal. He added a three-story building with an art gallery to the existing campus. During his tenure, the school laboratories and computer sections were improved and buildings renovated. The Battle of the Golds, the so-called "Big Match" between Mahanama College and its friendly rival D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo, was inaugurated.
Rev. Vahalle Dhammananda (1954–1960)
J.D.A. Jayakody (1960–1968)
N.E. Fernando (1968–1974)
T.S. Silva (1974–1976)
K.N. P. de Silva (1976–1986)
D.G. Sumanasekara (1986–1990)
K.K. Ratnadasa (1990–1999)
G. Liyanage (1999–2003)
W.H. Pramalal Kumarasiri (2003–2012)
U.M. Prasanna Upashantha (2013–Present)