Christ King College

Christ King College began in October 1929, founded by Rev. Fr. Zacharias Daberera. Initially, it started as a small Cadjan house and gradually expanded into a new building with just four students, functioning as a private English school. The same building was also used to celebrate the Sunday Holy Mass once a month.

Oblate Priest Rev. Fr. Joseph Fernand joined Rev. Fr. Zacharias Daberera O.M.I. in managing and guiding the growth of the school.

The school was temporarily closed during World War II, but it reopened in October 1950, now offering both girls' and boys' hostels. On December 6, 1950, 85 students received the sacrament of Holy Confirmation from the Archbishop of Colombo for the first time.

In 1956, the school was blessed with a new building, gifted by the then parish priest, Rev. Fr. W. Don Sylvester. By January 1960, the school was officially recognized as an English school by the government.

In January 1961, a mechanical institution, named Don Bosco, was established in association with the school as part of a project initiated by Rev. Fr. Don Sylvester.

In 1975, the Dominican Sisters took over the management of the school. Rev. Sister Polin Perera served as principal from 1975 to 2003, dedicating 28 years to the school’s growth and development. Following her, Rev. Sister Priyantha Fernando served as principal for 18 years, also contributing significantly to the school’s progress. The school continues to operate today, offering classes from nursery to Grade 13, following the national curriculum in both the Arts and Commerce streams.

At present, the school is under the leadership of Rev. Sister Madhavi Ilangasinghe, who continues to guide its growth and success with remarkable proficiency.