Thurstan College
| Thurstan College Colombo | |
|---|---|
The College | |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 6°54′13″N 79°51′36″E / 6.90361°N 79.86000°E |
| Information | |
| Type | National school |
| Motto | Thamasō Mā Jyothirgamaya (Pali) (English: Lead me from Darkness to Light) |
| Established | 11 January 1950 |
| Founder | E. A. Nugawela |
| Principal | Pramuditha Wickramasinghe |
| Grades | 1 – 13 |
| Gender | Male |
| Colour(s) | Blue, gold and red |
| Website | thurstancollege.com |
Thurstan College (Sinhala: තර්ස්ටන් විද්යාලය) is a national school for boys in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, providing primary and secondary education. It is located in the Cinnamon Gardens neighbourhood of Colombo 7 near the University of Colombo and the Royal College Colombo. The college is regulated by the central government.
Thurstan College has an enrollment of 3,500+ students. It prepares students for examinations conducted by the Ministry of Education. Its facilities include science and computer laboratories and a library. The school has more than 30 clubs and societies. It is easily recognised by the sacred Nuga tree in the grounds. The college colours are blue, gold and red. The college motto is "lead me from darkness to light".