Wattegama Central College

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Wattegama Central College
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Type Public
Established19 March 1959;64 years ago (1959-03-19)
PrincipalMrs. Rani Wijerathna
Grades1–13
Enrollment1500

Wattegama Central College is public school situated in Wattegama, Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka.

History

Wattegama Central College was established in 19 March in 1959 as Madhdhuma Bandara College. College provide primary and secondary education for students of 1–13 grades. Currently college has enrollment of 1,500 students and about 80 teachers.

College won productivity awards in 2002 and 2003.

Administration

Principal: M.H.Wijerathne


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