Kekirawa Central College
Duty First
A central college shaped by free education, disciplined learning, student leadership, and the shared ambition of a strong school community in Sri Lanka's North Central Province.
An Education Rooted in Duty and Opportunity.
Established in 1945 as one of the central colleges created under Hon. C.W.W. Kannangara's free education reforms, Kekirawa Central College opened the doors of quality education to children in the North Central Province.
Today, as a national school, we continue that mission by blending strong classroom teaching with technology, co-curricular activities and community values, always guided by our enduring motto Duty First.
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Strong foundations, wider opportunities.
Middle School
Core skills across languages, mathematics, science, ICT, and social sciences.
O/L Preparation
Structured academic support, exam discipline, and revision programs.
A/L Streams
Arts, Commerce, and Science pathways for higher education and careers.
School Updates
Latest highlights and notices
Feb 16, 2026
Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony 2026 (අභිසෙස් ’26)
The Prefects’ Investiture Ceremony (අභිසෙස් ’26) of Kekirawa Central College was held on 13th February 2026, officially appointing the new Head Prefect Board after a week-long leadership training programme and orientation.
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Jan 27, 2026
S.D.C.N. Methmalee Wins 1st Place at National English Language & Drama Competition 2025
Kekirawa Central College proudly congratulates Grade 8 student S.D.C.N. Methmalee for winning 1st Place in the Oratory Prepared Competition at the National Level English Language and Drama Competition 2025.
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Dec 20, 2025
Prabhathaya (9 to 10)” – Fourth Consecutive Programme Successfully Held at Kekirawa Central College
Prabhathaya (9 to 10)” was held for the fourth time at Kekirawa Central College to support Grade 9 students transitioning to Grade 10. Organized by the Grade 9–11 Section and the Prefect Guild, the programme included team games on 18th December 2025 and a final concert on 19th December 2025 at the P.B. Abeykoon Auditorium, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and unity among students.
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Upcoming events
Student Life
Clubs, sports, leadership, and service beyond the classroom.
Students build confidence through academic societies, cultural programs, sports teams, community projects, and ICT-led school initiatives.
Heritage
The first central college of the North Central Province.
Since 1945, Kekirawa Central College has carried the promise of free education forward through generations of students, teachers, parents, and old pupils.
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