St. Servatius’ College
MATARA
About School
St. Servatius’ College is a boys’ school located in Matara, Sri lanka. The school was established in 1897 by recently arrived Belgian Jesuit missionaries, led by Joseph Van Reeth, first bishop of galle and Father Augustus Standaert. St. Servatius’ College is a national school, which provides primary and secondary education. This is the only school in Sri Lanka where three Governors of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka were educated. This is the only school in Sri Lanka that has produced national team captains in the sports of cricket, football and volleyball.
College Crest & Flag
College Motto
ESTO-VIR
College Houses
- Standaert
- Walter
- Beernaert
- Adolphust
Notable Alumni
Name | Notability |
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1. Sanath Jayasuriya | International Cricket player (1989–2011), Member of Parliament for Matara (2010–2015) |
2. Ruchira Palliyaguruge | International Cricket umpire (2011-present), first-class cricket player (1989–2008) |
3. Kasun Rajitha | International Cricket player (2016–present) |
4. Anslem de Silva | Biologist, herpetologist |
5. Warnasena Rasaputra | Governor of Central Bank (1979-88) |
6. N. U. Jayawardena | 1st Ceylonese Governor of Central Bank (1953-54), founder of Sampath Bank (1986-?) |
7. Sunil Mendis | Governor of Central Bank (2004-06) |
8. Anura Senanayake | Senior DIG of Sri Lankan Police |
9. Bandu Samarasinghe | Actor |
10. Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena | Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for Matara (2004-10) |
11. Dullas Alahapperuma | Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for Matara (1994-2001, 2015-present) |
12. Justin Galappaththi | Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for Matara (2001-04) |
13. Mahinda Wijesekara | Member of Sri Lankan Parliament for Matara (1989-94, 2001-04) |
14. Chathura Gunaratne | National Football Player (2006-14) |
15. Kavindu Ishan | National Football Player (2006-14) |
Information of College
Type | National School |
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Motto | Latin: Esto-Vir English: Be a Man |
Patron saint(s) | Saint Servatius of Tongres |
Established | 2 November of 1897 |
Founder | Augustus Standeart |
Principal | H. K. L. B. Virajith |
Staff | 180+ |
Teaching staff | 150+ |
Age range | 6 to 19 |
Number of students | 4000+ |
Colours | Green and white |
Anthem | “Esto-vir in Matara” |
Sports | Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball , Chess, Karate, Wushu, Swimming etc. |
Rival | St. Thomas’ College, Matara. |