St. Joseph's College, Wattala
| St. Joseph's College, Wattala. | |
|---|---|
College Crest | |
| Location | |
Enderamulla, Wattala | |
| Coordinates | 6°55′29″N 79°51′37″E / 6.924822°N 79.860405°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Government-aided private school |
| Motto | Latin: In Scientia et Virtute (In Knowledge and Virtue) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1996 |
| Rector | Rev. Fr. Ruwan Deshapriya |
| Staff | 95 |
| Grades | 1 – 13 |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 5 to 19 |
| Area | 7.3 ha (18 acres) |
| Houses | Bonjean Melizan Courdet Marque |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Alumni name | Josephian |
| Website | sjcwattala |
St. Joseph's College, Wattala also known as "St. Joseph's College Colombo 10 - Wattala Branch" was formerly known as St. Joseph's College, Enderamulla. It is a Catholic private school situated in the suburbs of Colombo. It is a selective entry Catholic school commenced on 10 January 1996 under the guidance of Rev. Dr. Stanley Abeysekera. The College enrolls over 1,400 students with a staff of over 85.
The school is a non-fee levying school, whereby it receives some state funding, relying mostly on funds from an extensive network of alumni worldwide.
School buildings cover 7.3 hectares (18 acres) and include a College chapel, and auditorium.