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Public school , independent school in Galle, Sri Lanka
Khippam Vāyama Pandito Bhava (Strive hard and be wise)
Established
1 March 1892
Founder
Colonel Henry Steel Olcott
Principal
R. S. N. Maddhumahewage
Staff
175
Grades
1 to G.C.E. (A/L)
Gender
Boys
Age
6 to 19
Enrollment
5,150
Color(s)
Black and gold
Publication
Sahasa Magazine
Affiliation
Buddhist
Alumni
Old Mahindians
Website
www.mahindacollege.lk
Mahinda College is a Buddhist boys' school in Galle, Sri Lanka. The school was established on 1 March 1892 by the Buddhist Theosophical Society led by Colonel Henry Steel Olcott.[1] As of May 2022 it is a national school providing primary and secondary education across 13 grades.[2][3]
^"Historical Context". Embassy of Sri Lanka, USA. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
^"Sri Lankan Olcott Schools Alumni - UAE". Archived from the original on 30 April 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
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