Nugawela Central College
| Nugawela Central College | |
|---|---|
Nugawela Central College | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 7°19′35″N 80°35′06″E / 7.3263862°N 80.5850772°E |
| Information | |
| School type | National 1AB |
| Motto | Seek Recognition through Wisdom |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Buddhism |
| Established | 4 January 1944 |
| Founder | C. W. W. Kannangara |
| School district | Kandy District |
| School code | 03075 |
| Principal | R. B. W. A. M. Hasanthi Rajaguru |
| Staff | 680+ |
| Grades | 6 to G.C.E. (A/L) |
| Gender | Boys/girls |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrollment | 6,500+ |
| Language | Sinhala, English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 13:30 |
| Campus size | 8.5 ha (21 acres) |
| Houses | Gamunu Parakrama Thissa Vijaya |
| Color(s) | Maroon, white and blue |
| Song | Sarade Pura Sada Lesa Sarade |
| Athletics | Yes |
| Sports | Yes |
| Alumni | Old Welanz |
| Abbreviation | NCC |
| Website | www |
Nugawela Central College (Sinhala: නුගවෙල මධ්ය විද්යාලය) is a public, mixed government school located in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The school was founded on 4 January 1944 as part of the Central Schools initiative introduced by Dr. C. W. W. Kannangara, it serves over 6,500 students from grade 6 to grade 13, with a teaching staff of more than 650. The school was established to provide free, high-quality education to rural students. Originally housed in a small building, the school has grown over the years and now offers a range of academic and extracurricular programs.